Book description
β'Pleasure of Thinking is a very captivating book. Wang Xiaobo's unique blend of rationality, serenity, candor, and sense of humour serves as an embodiment of the liberalism he ardently believes in' Ai WeiweiThe dazzling essays of the beloved, subversive Chinese writer Wang Xiaobo, a continual bestseller in China, now in English for the first time Wang Xiaobo made his name as a novelist but his essays, too, have become ongoing bestsellers in China since their publication in the 1990s. Bringing together his thoughts on reading and talking and silence in the Cultural Revolution, about the irrepressible spirit of one beloved pig he met while an 'educated youth', and about being operated on via a textbook, these essays give a rare glimpse into a world rarely seen and discussed with such honesty.Written with a light touch and with a wry sense of humour, these are also the essays of a great literary talent, grappling with sociology, sexuality and feminism, with the cultural clash of living in the USA, and with Chinese sci-fi, the internet, and beloved European writers like Bertrand Russell and Italo Calvino. Electrifying, containing a razor-sharp wit and intellect, this collection reveals the voice of a generation to English-speaking readers for the very first time.
SprkR
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Slinger
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Pyscho Hun
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Star Jammer
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Liquid Death
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Rook
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LocKz
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Heavenly Connection
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Bambi Wings
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Fiend Oblivion
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow.
Biscuit Meg
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Contrary Mary
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Tunez
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! βοΈ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency β I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. πΆπ 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. 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.
DeathDancer
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Divine Bramble
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Poptart AK47
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Sylvester Eye
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Coffee
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Twin Blaze
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
WanderWord
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
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