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
Mr. Spy
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am.
Wild Kitten
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment โ this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Low Voltage
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Pitfall
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true โ from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything.
Apex
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Duchess
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. ๐ฑ Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories โ this app is pure magic! ๐โจ
Eerie Mizzen
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey.
High Heel Goddess
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Woodland Beauty
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Morbid Angel
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Upper D3ckR
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackโit's all up to me! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Natural Mess
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Badger the Burglar
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LifeRobber
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
PepperBurst
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
RealmRanger
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content โ it's my new favorite app. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง
Serendipity
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. ๐ช Crushing workouts while devouring books โ this app makes fitness fun and educational! ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
Copilot
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. ๐ก The future of audiobook listening is here โ this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. ๐ง๐ฎ I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Miss Mustard
I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. ๐ง This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work โ genius! ๐๐ผ Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's elegant design and robust functionality make it a must-have for anyone who loves to listen on the go. ๐ง๐ฑ This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Mercury Reborn
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
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