Book description
An invigorating, continuously surprising book about the serious nature of laughter. Laughter shakes us out of our deadness. An outburst of spontaneous laughter is an eruption from the unconscious that, like political resistance, poetry, or self-revelation, expresses a provocative, impish drive to burst free from external constraints. Taking laughter's revelatory capacity as a starting point, and rooted in Nuar Alsadir's experience as a poet and psychoanalyst, Animal Joy seeks to recover the sensation of being present and embodied. Writing in a poetic, associative style, blending the personal with the theoretical, Alsadir ranges from her experience in clown school, Anna Karenina's morphine addiction, Freud's un-Freudian behaviors, marriage brokers and war brokers, to "Not Jokes," Abu Ghraib, Frantz's negrophobia, smut, the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, laugh tracks, the problem with adjectives, and how poetry can wake us up. At the center of the book, however, is the author's relationship with her daughters, who erupt into the text like sudden, unexpected laughter. These interventions--frank, tender, and always a challenge to the writer and her thinking--are like tiny revolutions, pointedly showing the dangers of being severed from one's true self and hinting at ways one might be called back to it. A bold and insatiably curious prose debut, Animal Joy is an ode to spontaneity and feeling alive.
Lucifurious
The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections.
SubWoof330
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Ozzie Treat
π± My secret to staying well-read β this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! ππ± Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
Abyss Tamer
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Tomcat
Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Tall Honey
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Voodoo Queen
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Blizzard Vixen
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Wildcat Appaloosa
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Rook
With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Valley Guardian
Audiobooks have never been this accessible β this app is a true innovation. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Mad Irishman
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Twinkle
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Baby Spell
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Venious
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Mercury Reborn
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Darling Peacock
π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Skirble
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Geneva Cuffs
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
Infinite Hole
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
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