Book description
• Learn what "New Romantics" has to do with the old Romantics • Get to know the Gothic monsters haunting Midnights • Spot Taylor's many Great Gatsby references • Discover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in common • And find your new favorite tortured poet! With full-color illustrations highlighting the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary PhD), it's a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life. Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.Review“Even the most obsessive Swiftie will discover new Easter eggs in these pages—and have their old knowledge of the singer’s literary brilliance confirmed by a PhD-carrying literature professor.”—Oprah Daily “A true treat for Swifties.”—BookRiot “Lively and smart. . . . For hardcore Swifties or neophytes, an accessible and incisive analysis of a star’s appeal.”—Kirkus ReviewsAbout the AuthorRachel Feder holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan and is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. She is the author of The Darcy Myth: Jane Austen, Literary Heartthrobs, and the Monsters They Taught Us to Love; Harvester of Hearts: Motherhood Under the Sign of Frankenstein; and Birth Chart, a poetry collection. With McCormick Templeman, she is the coauthor of AstroLit: A Bibliophile's Guide to the Stars. Rachel also edited the Norton Library's edition of Dracula. Tiffany Tatreau is an actor, singer, educator, and writer born and raised in Southern California. She has starred in various musicals at theaters across the country in Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, and more. She is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the viral hit musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. She has a BFA in musical theater from Roosevelt University and currently resides in New York City.
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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
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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