Book description
"As I've been told on more than one occasion, my expectation that a courtship will mimic a Victorian novel's plot might lean toward the unrealistic. But when seeking advice to bolster [my] love life...I shy away from current romantic self-help books... Enter Much Ado About Loving, in which dating blogger Maura Kelly and sex columnist Jack Murnigan comb classic literature for love lessons." --Elle "A treat for any book lover, happily mated or cheerfully single." --USA Today "A clever, amusing hybrid of lit crit and relationship advice." --Publisher's Weekly "Like a Cliff Notes for the lovelorn, as told by two authors who've 'been there.' Much Ado is as sage as it is funny. " --Lucinda Rosenfeld, "Friend or Foe" columnist at Slate and author of the novels, I'm So Happy for You and The Pretty One "I’ll take my advice from Toni Morrison over Suzanne Somers any day, even if it doesn’t come in bullet-point format, with a weight-loss chart. Wisdom rarely does. [Much Ado About Loving] is a clever mash-up of dating advice and literary discussion, with the authors alternating chapters and subjects...That’s probably the first time Virgil has been used for romantic advice, at least in this century - and that alone is an achievement. " --The New York Daily News "I find reading novels to be more entertaining than reading advice columns, so why not combine the two? Dear Jane instead of Dear Abby." --Columbus Ledger-Enquirer "In Much Ado About Loving: What Our Favorite Novels Can Teach You About Date Expectations, Not-So-Great Gatsbys and Love in the Time of Internet Personals, authors Kelly and Murnighan demonstrate that most literary classics contain great lessons about romance that are still relevant today... The authors take a magnifying glass to some of literature’s great and not-so-great hookups, injecting some of their own dating triumphs and faux pas, both relatable and comical." --The New Jersey Monthly " Much Ado About Loving… plumb[s] great literature for relationship advice." — New York Times Book Review jQuery(function() { jQuery( "#tabs" ).tabs(); });
West Warrior
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Diamond Gamer
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ThoughtTrail
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SprkR
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Junkyard Dog
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Toe
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Mirage
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Drift
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Trixie Doodle
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Sun Runner
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Spellbinder
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Evil Smith
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ShadowDancer
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
Pinup Diva
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Fiend Oblivion
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
Toxic-oxide
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Troubadour
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Tart Voodoo
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Liquid Science
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
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