Book description
'A hymn to friendship . . . Will leave you moved, hopeful and inspired in equal measure.' DAISY HAY'I absolutely loved this book.' KATHERINE ANGEL'I urge you to read it.' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB 'I'm grateful for Bad Friend.' AMY KEYA rebellious new history of female friendship and timely reclamation of the 'bad friend'.Move over idealised BFFs, glossy gal pals and indestructible work wives. Meet the bad friends. The dangerously romantic school girls of the 1900s. The office gossips of the 1930s. The mum cliques of the 1950s. The angry activists of the 1970s. The coven - women who choose to live together in old age - of the present day. These 'bad' friends broke the rules about femininity they didn't write. Their relationships were controlled, patrolled and judged too intimate, too consuming and in some cases, too powerful.In this history of women's friendship, celebrated cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith reckons with the ways we understand this complex and vital connection. She takes us from Japan to the Ivory Coast, The Mindy Project to Zadie Smith's Swing Time, from prisons to film sets to hospital wards and elder communities, untangling the assumptions about good and bad friends we live by. Weaving together history, interviews and memoir, Bad Friend offers what's long overdue: a more expansive, more rebellious vision of friendship fit for twenty-first-century life.
Sherwood Gladiator
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Sly Bible
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Deano
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Tangerine
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Disco Potato
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Bruh
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DreamDasher
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Steel
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QuantumQuill
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Mechani-Man
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Audiobook immersion without complications β this app's ease of use is commendable. Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. πββοΈπ§
Bae
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Bad Beret
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
QuantumQuill
ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. This app is a time-saver β I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. π§ Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. ππ±
1st Degree
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RiddleRover
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Lava Nibbler
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Delicious
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Easy Street
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. πβ¨ ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Sass Burst
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. π Embracing reading in the busiest of times β this app is my everyday escape! ππββοΈ
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