Book description
A wild, humane, and hilarious meditation on post-privacy America--from the acclaimed author of Thrown "Howley meditates on freedom, privacy, storytelling, and the state, carefully following the threads of the War on Terror to the political upheavals of the present day...A beautiful, stylish, nuanced, and empathetic work of art, unlike any I've read before."--Lydia Kiesling, author of The Golden StateWho are you? You are data about data. You are a map of connections--a culmination of everything you have ever posted, searched, emailed, liked, and followed. In this groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction, Kerry Howley investigates the curious implications of living in the age of the indelible. Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs tells the true story of intelligence specialist Reality Winner, a lone young woman who stuffs a state secret under her skirt and trusts the wrong people to help. After printing five pages of dangerous information she was never supposed to see, Winner finds herself at the mercy of forces more invasive than she could have possibly imagined. Following Winner's unlikely journey from rural Texas to a federal courtroom, Howley maps a hidden world, drawing in John Walker Lindh, Lady Gaga, Edward Snowden, a rescue dog named Outlaw Babyface Nelson, and a mother who will do whatever it takes to get her daughter out of jail. Howley's subjects face a challenge new to history: they are imprisoned by their past selves, trapped for as long as the Internet endures. A soap opera set in the deep state, Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs is a free fall into a world where everything is recorded and nothing is sacred, from a singular writer unafraid to ask essential questions about the strangeness of modern life.
Hog Butcher
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Kickstart
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Combo Saw
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ThoughtTraveler
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Starshine
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Tabasco Dracula
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
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π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly.
Lady Q
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Sepukku
Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Yellow Menace
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. 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.
Domino
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Vermilion
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Candy Butcher
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Prometheus
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life.
Silver Cup
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Stone Boomstick
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Judge
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Innocent Ghost
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Mustard Centaur
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me.
Bug Blitz
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
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