Book description
"One of our smartest, most inventive humor writers, Ortberg combines bathos and the devotional into a revelation." --Jordy Rosenberg, The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of Texts From Jane Eyre and Merry Spinster, writer of Slate's "Dear Prudence" column, and cofounder of The Toast comes a hilarious and stirring collection of essays and cultural observations spanning pop culture--from the endearingly popular to the staggeringly obscure.Daniel M. Lavery is known for blending genres, forms, and sources to develop fascinating new hybrids--from lyric rants to horror recipes to pornographic scripture. In his most personal work to date, he turns his attention to the essay, offering vigorous and laugh-out-loud funny accounts of both popular and highbrow culture while mixing in meditations on gender transition, family dynamics, and the many meanings of faith. From a thoughtful analysis of the beauty of William Shatner to a sinister reimagining of HGTV's House Hunters, and featuring figures as varied as Anne of Green Gables, Columbo, Nora Ephron, Apollo, and the cast of Mean Girls, Something That May Shock and Discredit You is a hilarious and emotionally exhilarating compendium that combines personal history with cultural history to make you see yourself and those around you entirely anew. It further establishes Lavery as one of the most innovative and engaging voices of his generation--and it may just change the way you think about Lord Byron forever.
Flint
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Trick Baron
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Cooger
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CZR
Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Midnight Bat
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Clover Rabbit
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Atlantic Rim
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NexusNinja
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Miss Mustard
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Light Despair
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High Deck
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Prometheus
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Dance Bloom
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Dallas Burn
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Elektrik
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Apex
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Snapple Whistler
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life.
Find It Girl
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Toe
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
MicroStar
This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
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