Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A "vivid, juicy" (Vogue) fly-on-the-wall account of the epic dysfunction of the American Congress, from the rotating cast of failed Speakers to the MAGA efforts to impeach President Joe Biden to the insanity of the 2024 presidential race-by the star congressional reporters at The New York Times"Mad House contains cyanide and candy on every page, which proves to be a killer combo. I loved it."-Mark Leibovich, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers This Town and Thank You for Your ServitudeThe United States Congress has always been messy and far-from-august, but as Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater show here, in scorching, shocking detail, it has reached some kind of chaotic bottom. The anarchy that reigned over Congress's lower chamber in the wake of the January 6th attack on the Capitol Building-the election of serial liar and con-man George Santos, revenge porn being shown on the floor of the house, and the theatrical high jinks of Lauren Boebert-all were a sign of decay and dysfunction of the highest order. Even the members of the 118th Congress would admit it was a circus-but up close, the spectacle was more alarming than funny.Taking the reader into closed door meetings as House Republicans, in thrall to a cult of personality, bumble ever deeper into extremism, and sniping House Democrats lose faith in their President, the authors reveal a level of disorder that we have never seen before. Mad House is a searing, rollicking, and deeply reported portrait of a body at war with itself, riven by pettiness, egomania, and score-settling, and defined by the truly unbelievable antics of people like Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Jim Jordan, who, handed the reins of power, attempted to actually govern a country. They did the bare minimum but voters in the 2024 elections rewarded them nonetheless, giving MAGA Republicans control of the White House, the Senate, and the House-and delivering to President Donald Trump a malleable Congress of loyalists there to serve. If you want a peek at what the next four years might look like, there's no better place to start than the dysfunction that led us here.
The Howling Swede
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Pusher
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content.
Jungle King
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Firedog
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LifeRobber
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Lady In Red
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Guillotine Trigger
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Carrot Joker
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Unleashed
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling.
Pink Nightmare
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Potato Sub
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Bad Princess
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Napoleonic Haze
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Greek Rifle
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
New Cycle
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚 Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier – this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. 📱🎧 ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. 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!
CoB@lt
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Club Nola
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3D Waffle
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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