Book description
'A fresh, tender, and resonant bildungsroman' R. O. Kwon, author of Exhibit'Playful and witty, What A Time To Be Alive is a charming meditation on coming-of-age, privilege, and grief'Cecile Pin, author of Wandering Souls'A dark coming-of-age story set in Stockholm [with] a really light touch that makes it really beautiful'Natasha Brown, author of Universality'Jenny Mustard writes with honesty and wit about the strange, mundane, and wondrous aspects of youth'Ayşegül Savaş, author of The Anthropologists'A beautifully plangent coming-of-age novel . . . will go straight to your heart'Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days'A timeless writer . . . reminiscent of the power and grace of writers like Rachel Cusk and Raven Leilani'Molly Aitken, author of Bright I BurnSome people move to the big city hoping to find themselves - Sickan Hermansson isn't leaving it up to chance.Twenty-one, friendless, without money but not without hope, Sickan's arrival at Stockholm University represents a new start. Her lonely childhood in a small southern town has left her utterly unprepared for intimacy: for friends, for sex, for love even. But Sickan is determined to build a new version of herself from the ground up, to make up for lost time. To simply be normal.Just as Sickan seems to be finding her first ever friends, in whose company she finally feels safe, she meets Abbe: beautiful, charming - and by some miracle he wants her too. Unlike Sickan, Abbe seems completely at ease in his own skin. A solid foundation then, on which to build a relationship? Maybe?What A Time To Be Alive is a story of class, sex, loneliness, and the trials of young womanhood. But above all, it's a story of firsts: the first party you're actually invited to, the first moment you fall in love, the first time you betray a friend. The first time you ask yourself, how much of myself am I willing to sacrifice, to finally fit in?
Lord Pistachio
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ThreadTraveler
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Fresh Peper
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Minty Devil
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Gbbledgoodk
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Darth 44
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Thrasher
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Twinkle
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Fresh Peper
The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
LoreLoomer
The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Jelly Camber
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Oblivion
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Burn
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TulipCake
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Athens Fire
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Eye Candy Kitten
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback.
Tin Fox
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
Mindless Bobcat
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Eerie
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Red Hot Kevorkian
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience