Book description
A San Francisco shut-in is forced to leave his apartment to investigate the murder of his maintenance man in this "offbeat mystery that, at its heart, is an in-depth character study (Foreword Reviews). At forty-seven, balding, and mildly agoraphobic, Internet troll Roy Belkin is a man without direction. He rarely leaves his apartment (he refers to the outside world as The Pounding), and when he must leave, he meticulously recounts the day in his Thunder Book; a journal where he lists all that repulsed him that day. But everything changes the day Belkin returns to his apartment to find the building ablaze along with the suspected murder of the apartment building's maintenance man. As police question him, Belkin meets the mysterious Pernice Balfour, the alluring, religiously obsessed neighbor accused of the crime. Soon, Belkin has no choice but to come out of his shell (and his apartment) to try to clear her name. But the more Belkin investigates, the muddier things become. Wandering through San Francisco's seedy Tenderloin district, Belkin begins to unravel the truth behind the murder, and encounters a bizarre series of characters and situations: "pansexual" crime-scene photographer, an idiot detective, and an all-knowing government operative. "Whispering Bodies perfectly tangles comedy and pathos. I've talked to a few heads who have compared it to A Confederacy of Dunces, and that makes sense." --The Rumpus "Jesse Michaels' debut novel is a unique and side-splitting performance, punctuated by a whip smart narrative and magnetic prose. A dizzying combination of Flann O'Brien's The Third Policeman and Kurt Vonnegut, if he were a hostile agoraphobic." --Alex Green, Caught in the Carousel
QuestWeaver
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional.
Uncle Buddy
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Easy Mac
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Corny
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Metal Aphrodite
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Barbwire
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Domino Combat
Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Roller Girl
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West Warrior
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Senior Smurf
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Clover Dragon
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Delirious Supernova
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Cinder Coffee
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ManManMan
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Jelly Camber
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Bootleg Taximan
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Delicious Wing
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StarZen
Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
57 Pixels
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Wildcat Appaloosa
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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