Book description
An exhilarating and delightfully deviant debut story collection that, with comedic precision and compulsive irreverence, explores the most surreal and inadmissible fantasies of contemporary women. "Nada Alic's Bad Thoughts is lit up with the perception, wit, and cunning of Miranda July and Sally Rooney." --T. Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls Nada Alic's women--the perverts, nobodies, reality TV stars, poetic hopefuls, shameless party girls, and self-help addicts of Los Angeles and its environs--are all wrestling with a shared stark reality: the modern world. To cope, they live in their baddest thoughts: the lush, strange landscape of female make-believe. In "Earth to Lydia," a support group meets to enjoy earthly pleasures after achieving "too much enlightenment," engaging in bizarre exercises that escalate to a point of violence and fear. The narrator of "Ghost Baby"--the spirit of a proto-child assigned to a couple whose chemistry is waning--writhes in disembodied frustration as its parents fail to conceive it. In "Daddy's Girl," the daughter of Eastern European immigrants tries to connect to her distant and difficult father through the invention of increasingly elaborate home maintenance repairs. And in "The Intruder," a lonely woman's break-in fantasy quickly builds to a full-blown obsession, until she finds an unwitting partner with whom to act it out. Though each of Alic's characters thrive and ache in different circumstances, they all grapple with the most painful equations of modern life: love, trust, power, loneliness, desire, violation, and vengeance. And she conjures them all with a voice that is instantly arresting, unexpectedly hilarious, and absolutely unforgettable. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL
Wolf Tribune
The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Lucky Brandy
The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Mantis Queen
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Stallion Patton
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Moon Radar
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Killer Merlot
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Roadblock
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Ember Master
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. 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!
X-Dew
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DeathDancer
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Infinite Hole
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Moon Radar
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Ella of Light
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Jack Cassidy
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
Princess Dove
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Skull Crusher
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Bitmap
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
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