Book description
A "necessary and brilliant" (NPR) exploration of our cultural fascination with true crime told through four "enthralling" (The New York Times Book Review) narratives of obsession.In Savage Appetites, Rachel Monroe links four criminal roles--Detective, Victim, Defender, and Killer--to four true stories about women driven by obsession. From a frustrated and brilliant heiress crafting crime-scene dollhouses to a young woman who became part of a Manson victim's family, from a landscape architect in love with a convicted murderer to a Columbine fangirl who planned her own mass shooting, these women are alternately mesmerizing, horrifying, and sympathetic. A revealing study of women's complicated relationship with true crime and the fear and desire it can inspire, together these stories provide a window into why many women are drawn to crime narratives--even as they also recoil from them. Monroe uses these four cases to trace the history of American crime through the growth of forensic science, the evolving role of victims, the Satanic Panic, the rise of online detectives, and the long shadow of the Columbine shooting. Combining personal narrative, reportage, and a sociological examination of violence and media in the 20th and 21st centuries, Savage Appetites is a "corrective to the genre it interrogates" (The New Statesman), scrupulously exploring empathy, justice, and the persistent appeal of crime.
Miss Lucky
Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
FearLeSS
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Cooger
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight.
Cabbie
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Audiobooks made easy – this app's functionality is truly a gift. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Murder Cherry
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Pusher
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Serendipity
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Stacker of Wheat
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QuestWeaver
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Vermilion
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Athens Fire
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine.
Tunez
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
QuestQuill
This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Unleashed
Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Thunder Tank
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. 🏃♀️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – audiobooks make my runs more exciting! 🏃♀️🎧
Hightower
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Old Regret
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Count Eagle
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Whistler
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Prone
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! This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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