Book description
A career-spanning collection by the legendary Mary Gaitskill - now in paperback'Mary Gaitskill is willing to think about the problematic with complexity and humanity, and without taking sides or engaging in all the fashionable moral hectoring that passes for serious thought these days.' Eimear McBrideNuanced, daring and tender, these essays from the celebrated author of This is Pleasure and Bad Behavior, consistently fascinate and provoke. Mary Gaitskill takes on a broad range of topics from Nabokov to horse-riding with her unique ability to tease out unexpected truths and cast aside received wisdom.Written with startling grace and linguistic flair, and delving into the complicated nature of love and the responsibility we owe to the people we encounter, the work collected here inspires the reader to think beyond their first responses to life and art. Spanning thirty years of Mary Gaitskill's writing, and covering subjects as diverse as Dancer in the Dark, the world of Charles Dickens and the Book of Revelation with her characteristic blend of sincerity and wit, Oppositions is never less than enthralling.
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Trash Pocky
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My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
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ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch.
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I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
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Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
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