Book description
Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Time, NPR, Amazon, Vice, Bustle, The New York Times, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Entertainment Weekly, The AV Club, & Audible A New York Times Bestseller "One of the most compelling protagonists modern fiction has offered in years: a loopy, quietly furious pillhead whose Ambien ramblings and Xanaxed b*tcheries somehow wend their way through sad and funny and strange toward something genuinely profound." -- Entertainment Weekly "Darkly hilarious . . . [Moshfegh's] the kind of provocateur who makes you laugh out loud while drawing blood." --Vogue From one of our boldest, most celebrated new literary voices, a novel about a young woman's efforts to duck the ills of the world by embarking on an extended hibernation with the help of one of the worst psychiatrists in the annals of literature and the battery of medicines she prescribes. Our narrator should be happy, shouldn't she? She's young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate, works an easy job at a hip art gallery, lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like the rest of her needs, by her inheritance. But there is a dark and vacuous hole in her heart, and it isn't just the loss of her parents, or the way her Wall Street boyfriend treats her, or her sadomasochistic relationship with her best friend, Reva. It's the year 2000 in a city aglitter with wealth and possibility; what could be so terribly wrong? My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a powerful answer to that question. Through the story of a year spent under the influence of a truly mad combination of drugs designed to heal our heroine from her alienation from this world, Moshfegh shows us how reasonable, even necessary, alienation can be. Both tender and blackly funny, merciless and compassionate, it is a showcase for the gifts of one of our major writers working at the height of her powers.
Dakota Bliss
I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
Skool
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences.
Troubadour
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
Houston Rocket
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Fast FLAK
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Uncle Buddy
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Super Flick
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Shwatson
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Spunky Chick
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Eye Devil
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
Cougar Fuzz
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Microwave
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Firecracker
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Accidental Genius
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Fatsy Bear
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Leaf Assassin
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Mr. Gadget
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Trigger Warming
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Midas
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Wrangler Jim
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. π§ Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. ππ± ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
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