Book description
A revelatory meditation on class and consumer culture, from 2022 Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux "A dryly charming look at the way the French live now, through the sharp eyes of its most acclaimed chronicler."--Kirkus Reviews For half a century, the French writer Annie Ernaux has transgressed the boundaries of what stories are considered worth telling, what subjects worth exploring. In this probing meditation, Ernaux turns her attention to the phenomenon of the big-box superstore, a ubiquitous feature of modern life that has received scant attention in literature. Recording her visits to a store near Paris for over a year, she captures the world that exists within its massive walls. Through Ernaux's eyes, the superstore emerges as "a great human meeting place, a spectacle"--a flashy, technologically advanced incarnation of the ancient marketplace where capitalism, cultural production, and class converge, dictating our rhythms of desire. With her relentless powers of observation, Ernaux takes the measure of a place we thought we knew, calling us to question the experiences we overlook and to gaze more deeply into ordinary life.
High Deck
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Cool Law Topping
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Darkside Orbit
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Bad Beret
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Lord Nikon
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Despair
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Universe Bullet
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Spitfire
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Flash
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Esquire
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Pink Hopper
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Nessie Pork
ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. Finally, an app that values usability β navigating and listening is a breeze! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey.
Clang Glyph
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch.
Psycho Thinker
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Dark Burn
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ππ
Steel Ginger
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Sherwood Gladiator
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 I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly.
Chew Chew
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Delirium
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
Swan Mustang
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move β it's like having a tutor by my side. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
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