Book description
'Wish I Was Here is a masterpiece. Formally inventive, constantly surprising, M. John Harrison has written an archaeology of fragments that shivers with wholeness. It's exquisite' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk'As always with M. John Harrison, you're never quite sure what you're reading or where it will take you next. There are only a few certainties: that it will surprise you, sometimes astound you, and leave you profoundly changed' Jonathan Coe, author of The Rotters' Club'Late style is when the people who have all your life jumped in front of you waving their arms - No! Careful! - jump out one more time to encourage you to run them down, and this time you do.'M. John Harrison has produced one of the greatest bodies of fiction of any living British author, encompassing space opera, speculative fiction, fantasy, magical and literary realism. Every book is subversive of genre and united by restless intelligence, experimentation and rebelliousness of spirit.This is his first memoir, an 'anti-memoir', written in his mid-seventies with aphoristic daring and trademark originality and style, fresh after winning the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. Many of our most prominent younger writers now recognise him as the most significant British writer of his generation. He is 'brilliantly unsettling' (Olivia Laing), 'magnificent' (Neil Gaiman), 'one of the best writers of fiction currently at work in English' (Robert Macfarlane).
The Beekeeper
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Copilot
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Pogue
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PixelPilgrim
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Star Killer
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Geneva Cuffs
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ManManMan
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Cross Thread
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Engine Eye
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze.
Baked ZD
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Lucky Brandy
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Star Jammer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
BuzzBait
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Miss Fix It
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Martini Flower
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Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. 🎉📚 The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
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I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate.
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