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.
Bad Beret
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Elektrik
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Grinch Cheese
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CuriousCraft
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Roma Kabuki
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CuriousCrafter
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy β it's eye-opening. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
CodeExia
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Pexxious
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Iron Jesus
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Titanium Ladybug
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Mud Pie Man
Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
Arsenic Coo
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true standout.
CloudFrenzy
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Dark Matter
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Ice
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Dream Killer
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience β it's like having a personal audio library. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. 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!
Miss Mustard
π The ease and functionality of this app make it my go-to choice for immersive audiobook experiences. π±π§ I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Mud Finger
This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. 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 has never been easier or more convenient.
Undergrad Split
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights β it's a true audio marvel. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
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