Book description
After a chance meeting aboard the ocean liner Paris in 1924, Harvard University scholar and activist F. O. Matthiessen and artist Russell Cheney fell in love and remained inseparable until Cheney's death in 1945. During the intervening years, the men traveled throughout Europe and the United States, achieving great professional success while contending with serious personal challenges, including addiction, chronic disease, and severe depression.During a hospital stay, years into their relationship, Matthiessen confessed to Cheney that "never once has the freshness of your life lost any trace of its magic for me. Every day is a new discovery of your wealth." Situating the couple's private correspondence alongside other sources, Scott Bane tells the remarkable story of their relationship in the context of shifting social dynamics in the United States. From the vantage point of the present day, with marriage equality enacted into law, Bane provides a window into the realities faced by same-sex couples in the early twentieth century, as they maintained relationships in the face of overt discrimination and the absence of legal protections.
Cumulo
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. πΆββοΈπ§ Strolling through captivating narratives while I take my daily walks β pure bliss! ποΈπ π Rekindling my love for reading β this app makes each day a new adventure! ππ Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Shooter
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Bugger
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Nightmare King
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Screwtape
Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
CuriousCraft
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AxelRoad
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X-Dew
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IdeaAlchemy
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Snow Cream
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Houston
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Snow Cream
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Mallow Man
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Skirble
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. π§ This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work β genius! ππΌ
Proper
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Nueva Nova
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. ππ± ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion.
Crash Enforcer
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Bad Badminton
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine.
Black Mustard
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Zero Corn
This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. π± My pocket-sized library β this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! ππ± Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is a triumph. Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ± The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
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