Book description
Before Alfred Hitchcock adapted her debut novel, Strangers on a Train, for the big screen; before her suave and sociopathic Thomas Ripley snaked his way into the canon of psychological suspense; and before The Price of Salt became a cult classic of romantic obsession, who was Patricia Highsmith? Focused on her formative years in Manhattan, this condensed edition of Highsmith's monumental Diaries and Notebooks reveals "Pat" at her most passionate and florescent. Beginning in 1941 at Barnard College and encompassing the Texas native's adventurous twenties, ?The New York Years intertwines scenes from her dizzying social life--rife with sleepless nights barhopping in the queer underground Greenwich Village scene, always juggling too many lovers--with an intimate self-portrait of a young artist who by day dispassionately wrote comics for a paycheck. Amid all the hangovers and the breakups, she read voraciously and honed her craft with verve. Laid bare in this perennial reader's edition are the bold, hilarious, romantic, tragic, and maddeningly contradictory observations of one of "our greatest modernist writers" (Gore Vidal).
Lady Fantastic
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EchoExplorer
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Fadey
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Unseen
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Drugstore Cowboy
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
FearLeSS
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Spunky Comet
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Shady Lady
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Pompeii Unicorn
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Lincoln Rider
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Flame OUT
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Pitfall Whiskers
This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go β it's like carrying a library in my pocket. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
Dangle
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Cardinal Rebel
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Phoenix Tetra
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Texas Butterfly
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze.
Dallas Burn
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Scuffs
ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is truly remarkable. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Wild Kitten
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JK Friend
I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. πΌ Making work hours enjoyable β audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. π»π Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. ππ
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