Book description
From the author Sally Rooney called "bold, irreverent, and agonizingly funny," a wildly original coming-of-age novel about a teenage girl working at Andy Warhol's Factory in 1960s America. New York City, 1966. Seventeen-year-old Mae lives in a run-down apartment with her alcoholic mother and her mother's sometimes-boyfriend, Mikey. She is turned off by the petty girls at her high school, and the sleazy men she typically meets. When she drops out, she is presented with a job offer that will remake her world entirely: she is hired as a typist for the artist Andy Warhol. Warhol is composing an unconventional novel by recording the conversations and experiences of his many famous and alluring friends. Tasked with transcribing these tapes alongside several other girls, Mae quickly befriends Shelley and the two of them embark on a surreal adventure at the fringes of the countercultural movement. Going to parties together, exploring their womanhood and sexuality, this should be the most enlivening experience of Mae's life. But as she grows increasingly obsessed with the tapes and numb to her own reality, Mae must grapple with the thin line between art and voyeurism and determine how she can remain her own person as the tide of the sixties sweeps over her. For readers of Ottessa Moshfegh and Mary Gaitskill, this blistering, mordantly funny debut brilliantly interrogates the nature of friendship and independence and the construction of art and identity. Nothing Special is a whip-smart coming-of-age story that brings to life the experience of young girls in this iconic and turbulent American moment.
NightDream
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Red Delicious
I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
Third Moon
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Grinch Cheese
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Old Orange Eyes
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Blood Taker
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
The Belgian
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧
Acid Queen
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Day Hawk
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Cross Thread
🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
Noisy Girl
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Ladysmith
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
MindfulMingle
🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨ Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience.
HedgeH0g2
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life.
Tart Voodoo
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
42nd Street
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
NemesisX
With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting – pure magic! 🚗📖 Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks – driving has never been this fun! 🚗🎧 Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
BoomerBox
💡 Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine – this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. 📱📖 Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Classy Luck
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Athens Fire
💪 Crushing workouts while devouring books – this app makes fitness fun and educational! 🏋️♀️🎉 The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening.
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