Book description
Named a Most Anticipated/Best Book of the Month by: NPR * USA Today * Time * Washington Post * Vulture * Women's Wear Daily * Bustle * LitHub * The Millions * Vogue * Nylon * Shondaland * Chicago Review of Books * The Guardian * Los Angeles Times * Kirkus * Publishers Weekly So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our autonomy, justice, and well-being, or is freedom's long star turn coming to a close? Does a continued obsession with the term enliven and emancipate, or reflect a deepening nihilism (or both)? On Freedom examines such questions by tracing the concept's complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate. Drawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the intimacies and plain exchanges of daily life, Maggie Nelson explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom in ways responsive to the conditions of our day. Her abiding interest lies in ongoing "practices of freedom" by which we negotiate our interrelation with--indeed, our inseparability from--others, with all the care and constraint that entails, while accepting difference and conflict as integral to our communion. For Nelson, thinking publicly through the knots in our culture--from recent art-world debates to the turbulent legacies of sexual liberation, from the painful paradoxes of addiction to the lure of despair in the face of the climate crisis--is itself a practice of freedom, a means of forging fortitude, courage, and company. On Freedom is an invigorating, essential book for challenging times.
Twix Bond
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Easy Mac
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Snout Pixie
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Mauve Cactus
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ThickSKN
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Bleeker
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Drift
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Kevlar Wanted
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
NightWonka
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities.
InsightfulInk
Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. ππ§ I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly.
Zorkle Sporkle
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Mother Night
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Indigo Red
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Count Eagle
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Storm Master
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Intimidation Station
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Eerie
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Legacy
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Contrary Mary
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Stud Buster
ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
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