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National Book Critics Circle Award WinnerNational BestsellerLambda Literary Award FinalistNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME * NPR * The Washington Post * Kirkus Reviews * Washington Independent Review of Books * The Millions * Electric Literature * Ms Magazine * Entropy Magazine * Largehearted Boy * Passerbuys "Irreverent and original." -New York Times"Magisterial." -The New Yorker"An intoxicating writer." -The Atlantic"A classic!" -Mary Karr"A true light in the dark." -Stephanie Danler"An essential, heartbreaking project." -Carmen Maria MachadoA gripping set of stories about the forces that shape girls and the adults they become. A wise and brilliant guide to transforming the self and our society. In her powerful new book, critically acclaimed author Melissa Febos examines the narratives women are told about what it means to be female and what it takes to free oneself from them. When her body began to change at eleven years old, Febos understood immediately that her meaning to other people had changed with it. By her teens, she defined herself based on these perceptions and by the romantic relationships she threw herself into headlong. Over time, Febos increasingly questioned the stories she'd been told about herself and the habits and defenses she'd developed over years of trying to meet others' expectations. The values she and so many other women had learned in girlhood did not prioritize their personal safety, happiness, or freedom, and she set out to reframe those values and beliefs. Blending investigative reporting, memoir, and scholarship, Febos charts how she and others like her have reimagined relationships and made room for the anger, grief, power, and pleasure women have long been taught to deny.Written with Febos' characteristic precision, lyricism, and insight, Girlhood is a philosophical treatise, an anthem for women, and a searing study of the transitions into and away from girlhood, toward a chosen self.
QuestQuill
I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal library with me. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Old Felix
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Freesia
ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Lady Petal
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Phoenix Tetra
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Potato Sub
CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
Dez North
Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Chew Chew
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Indestructible Potato
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Hang 11
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SmartieQuest
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NecroBull
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Noise Toy
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Demo Zero
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Milan Call Back
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StarStrider
The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
True Sweetness
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design β it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Jack Cassidy
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Scarlet Mary
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Steel Cut Toe
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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