Book description
With these audacious and murderously witty stories, Donald Barthelme threw the preoccupations of our time into the literary equivalent of a Cuisinart and served up a gorgeous salad of American culture, high and low. Here are the urban upheavals reimagined as frontier myth; travelogues through countries that might have been created by Kafka; cryptic dialogues that bore down to the bedrock of our longings, dreams, and angsts. Like all of Barthelme's work, the sixty stories collected in this volume are triumphs of language and perception, at once unsettling and irresistible. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Buckshot
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NexusNinja
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Mud Finger
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Trixie Doodle
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MuseMaster
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Pockets
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Rope
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Low Voltage
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I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
ByteBard
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Wheels
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I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Ozzie Treat
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. 💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. No more hassle with formats – this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧 I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Swerve
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Austin Shamrock
The narrator's voices are so soothing – a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Springheel Jack
Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate.
Bad Beh8vior
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening.
Whipsaw
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
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I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly.
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ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. 🌟 Reading has never been this easy – this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. 📚💫 ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen 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