Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER * Andy Borowitz, "one of the funniest people in America" (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly "chronicles our embrace of anti-intellectualism" (Walter Isaacson) in American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump. Andy Borowitz has been called a "Swiftian satirist" (The Wall Street Journal) and "one of the country's finest satirists" (The New York Times). Millions of fans and New Yorker readers enjoy his satirical news column "The Borowitz Report." Now, in Profiles in Ignorance, he delivers "a wittily alarming polemic that tracks the evolution of American politics from grounds for gravitas to festival of idiocy" (The New York Times). Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge, and mass media have encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan's first campaign for governor of California in 1966 and culminating with the election of Donald J. Trump to the White House, Borowitz shows how, during the age of twenty-four-hour news and social media, the US has elected politicians to positions of great power whose lack of the most basic information is terrifying. In addition to Reagan, Quayle, Bush, Palin, and Trump, Borowitz covers a host of congresspersons, senators, and governors who have helped lower the bar over the past five decades. Profiles in Ignorance aims to make us both laugh and cry: laugh at the idiotic antics of these public figures, and cry at the cataclysms these icons of ignorance have caused. But most importantly, the book delivers a call to action and a cause for optimism: History doesn't move in a straight line, and we can change course if we act now.
Sun Leo
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WanderWord
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Mosquit-No
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Gunhawk
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Shadow Gal
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Frosty Sunshine
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
M8deUp
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries.
Dallas Foxface
I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
Chapstick
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧
Spooky Electric
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Whip Chu
ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Midnight Rider
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Snapple Whistler
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Freeze Queen
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All Natural
Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
CyberScribe
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. 🚶♀️🎧 Strolling through captivating narratives while I take my daily walks – pure bliss! 🏞️📚 Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is truly remarkable.
Diamond Gamer
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Sleek Zelda
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
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