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.
Manimal
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Daffy Neo
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts.
Blood Taker
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Gumby Train
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. ๐๐ Turn traffic into a literary escape โ this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. ๐๐ง
CoB@lt
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Jack Cassidy
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Domino
ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
The Final Judgement
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Upper D3ckR
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Sky Herald
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Saber-RED
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Impulse
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Delicious Cupid
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment.
Are Ess Tee
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. ๐๐ Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier โ this app's soothing voices ๐ด๐ง ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
Vixen
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Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience.
Keystone
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Old Man Winter
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Babe
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Slinger
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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