Book description
In March 2020, a young woman spends the night in the Louvre. At home: her nine-month-old son. In her overnight bag: a notebook, a toiletry kit, a duvet, a cube of nougat, and something that shouldn't be there. In her head: memories of the Venus de Milo, of land art and the American road, of romance and travel and immigration and war --and of her father, who after each of their many visits to the Louvre would ask just how she'd go about stealing the Mona Lisa. An insightful and heartfelt meditation on the possibilities and impossibilities of art, on parenthood and the betrayals of growing up, on foreignness and belonging, and on the secret conversations between our souls and the places that linger in our dreams. Let's go back even further, my father said. It's not even certain that the original purpose of what we call art was to be seen.In a way, we could go so far as to say that art, what we call art, is made less to be seen than to be stolen. Winner of the Prix Medicis Essai 2021
SprkR
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app!
Journeyman
This audiobook app is a true gem β it brings stories to life with every click. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime β I'm truly grateful. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel.
ZenaCake
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ThreadTraveler
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Bom Crossed
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Spunky Chick
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Irish Dze
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery β a win-win!
SereneScribe
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Oblivion
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Bambi Benz
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Reno Monarch
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Lady Peach
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Jade Fox
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Spitfire
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Twine X
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M8deUp
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever.
Chasm Face
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π
Shivers
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Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. π±π Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ππ§
Nice Gnome
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. Effortlessly exploring new worlds β this app's design is user-centric and efficient. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
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