Book description
WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE A New York Times Notable Book Annie Ernaux's father died exactly two months after she passed her practical examination for a teaching certificate. Barely educated and valued since childhood strictly for his labor, Ernaux's father had grown into a hard, practical man who showed his family little affection. Narrating his slow ascent towards material comfort, Ernaux's cold observation reveals the shame that haunted her father throughout his life. She scrutinizes the importance he attributed to manners and language that came so unnaturally to him as he struggled to provide for his family with a grocery store and cafe in rural France. Over the course of the book, Ernaux grows up to become the uncompromising observer now familiar to the world, while her father matures into old age with a staid appreciation for life as it is and for a daughter he cautiously, even reluctantly admires. A Man's Place is the companion book to her critically acclaimed memoir about her mother, A Woman's Story.
Berry Succubus
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Tabasco Dracula
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Tin Mutt
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey.
Spunky Chick
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WordWanderer
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Intimidation Station
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MythMaker
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Rope
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Cinder Coffee
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. The versatility of this app is mind-boggling. It's like a one-stop solution for audiobooks.
Babe
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a testament to its innovation. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it! ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
EchoExplorer
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. ππ Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
ThreadTraveler
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Wildcat Appaloosa
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ππ Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Dez
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Mr. Lucky
Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Overrun
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MysticMingle
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Double Eerie
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Frenzy
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« Audiobook pleasure without the fuss β this app's functionality is top-notch. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver!
ZenZone
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a true marvel. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
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