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.
Spontan8ty
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Waylay Dave
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Reed Lady
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42nd Street
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Crash Enforcer
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Purity
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Midnight Rambler
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Cujo
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Eye Candy Kitten
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Digger
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling.
Goldman
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Spunky Sphinx
This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime β I'm truly grateful. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Zod
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever.
Houston
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Woo Woo
ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Snout Pixie
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DriftDetector
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Mammoth 2
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in! The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
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Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. 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.
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