Book description
A ruthless dissection of American life in the late 1960s, Joan Didion's Play It as It Lays captures the mood of an entire generation, the ennui of contemporary society reflected in spare prose that blisters and haunts the reader. Set in a place beyond good and evil---literally in Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the barren wastes of the Mojave Desert, but figuratively in the landscape of an arid soul---it remains more than three decades after its original publication a profoundly disturbing novel, riveting in its exploration of a woman and a society in crisis and stunning in the still-startling intensity of its prose.
Charms
Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. ππ Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content.
Mechani-Man
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GuTzd
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Scooby Did
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
ManManMan
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Burn
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The Beekeeper
This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! 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!
Rusty Vortex
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Shade Nightman
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Plum Moon
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Swerve
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
DriftDetector
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey.
Carrot Joker
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. π‘ This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts β it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. ππ§ Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Domino Combat
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly.
Barbera Shift
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library.
Station WMD
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Cool Law Topping
πΆ Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls β this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. π΅π Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Snow Hound
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience β a fantastic feature. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly β it's a game-changer. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Moon Laser
Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
The Beekeeper
π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
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