Book description
"Theory offered us a way of understanding the world that, like so many youthful exuberances, was both vital and ridiculous." As an avowed "theory head," Jordan Alexander Stein confronts a contradiction: that the abstract, and often frustrating rigors of theory also produced a sense of pride and identity for him and his friends: an idea of how to be and a way to live. Although Stein explains what theory is, this is not an introduction or a how-to. Organized around five ways that theory makes us feel--silly, stupid, sexy, seething and stuck--Stein travels back to the late nineties to tell a story of coming of age at a particular moment and to measure how that moment lives on now. Avidly Reads is a series of short books about how culture makes us feel. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Blackwood and Sarah Mesle, Avidly--an online magazine supported by the Los Angeles Review of Books--specializes in short-form critical essays devoted to thinking and feeling. Avidly Reads is an exciting new series featuring books that are part memoir, part cultural criticism, each bringing to life the author's emotional relationship to a cultural artifact or experience. Avidly Reads invites us to explore the surprising pleasures and obstacles of everyday life. This is a story about the emotional lives of ideas.
Delicious
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Mr. Fabulous
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Steel Heart
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials.
Flame OUT
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Suicide Crusher
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
QuantumQuill
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InsightInkwell
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Snake Eyes
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Uluru Walker
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Spoiler Betty
I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Mr. Spy
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RedFeet
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
Bug Blitz
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer β my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions.
Rusty Vortex
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook! This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Beo
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DanimalDaze
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Dahlia Bumble
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Elektrik
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ForumFusion
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Street Squirrel
πΆββοΈπ§ Walking has never been this productive β exploring new worlds while I exercise! ποΈπ« ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
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