Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "One of our most inventive purveyors of the form returns with pitch-perfect, genre-bending stories that stare into the abyss of our national character. . . . An exquisite work from a writer whose reach is galactic."--Oprah Daily Booker Prize winner George Saunders returns with his first collection of short stories since the New York Times bestseller Tenth of December. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, Oprah Daily, NPR, Time, USA Today, The Guardian, Esquire, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library Journal The "best short-story writer in English" (Time) is back with a masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics, and justice and cuts to the very heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans. With his trademark prose--wickedly funny, unsentimental, and exquisitely tuned--Saunders continues to challenge and surprise: Here is a collection of prismatic, resonant stories that encompass joy and despair, oppression and revolution, bizarre fantasy and brutal reality. "Love Letter" is a tender missive from grandfather to grandson, in the midst of a dystopian political situation in the (not too distant, all too believable) future, that reminds us of our obligations to our ideals, ourselves, and one another. "Ghoul" is set in a Hell-themed section of an underground amusement park in Colorado and follows the exploits of a lonely, morally complex character named Brian, who comes to question everything he takes for granted about his reality. In "Mother's Day," two women who loved the same man come to an existential reckoning in the middle of a hailstorm. In "Elliott Spencer," our eighty-nine-year-old protagonist finds himself brainwashed, his memory "scraped"--a victim of a scheme in which poor, vulnerable people are reprogrammed and deployed as political protesters. And "My House"--in a mere seven pages--comes to terms with the haunting nature of unfulfilled dreams and the inevitability of decay. Together, these nine subversive, profound, and essential stories coalesce into a case for viewing the world with the same generosity and clear-eyed attention Saunders does, even in the most absurd of circumstances.
Hemingway Mirmillone
Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Silver Agent
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Sneaky Lady
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MindfulMingle
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Digger
The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Chasm Face
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
ForumFusion
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Bridge Whip
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DZE
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption โ a fantastic way to measure my progress. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app โ it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
RZRWRE
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MysticMingle
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Sugar Hiccup
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. The narrators on this app are truly talented โ they bring characters to life. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Solo Kill
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 featureโit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Murmur
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Wild Hair
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ByteBard
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly โ this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Frosty Sunshine
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. ๐ก This app's convenience is a blessing โ I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! ๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐ณ ListenBookโs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Palomino
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Troubled Pie
The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve 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!
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