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
Hog Butcher
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks.
Frosty Snazz
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ππ§ Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Atomic Blastoid
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Club Nola
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Sly Bible
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
57 Pixels
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease.
CuriousCrafter
This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
StorySculptor
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking.
Married Man
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Bad Princess
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Dez North
I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Demolition Queen
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Golden Cougar
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Ladysmith
The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience. 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.
Hyper
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Doll Champagne
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Doz
This app is a true gift for book lovers β it's like having a personal library wherever I go. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
TulipCake
Binaural audio processing is a game-changer β my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Bom Crossed
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience.
Skirble
I'm grateful for this app β it's made reading a part of my everyday life. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
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