Book description
"The Adventures of Augie March is the great American Novel. Search no further." -Martin Amis A Penguin Classic As soon as it first appeared in 1953, this novel by the great Saul Bellow was hailed as an American classic. Augie, the exuberant narrator-hero is a poor Chicago boy growing up during the Great Deptression. A "born recruit," Augie makes himself available for a series of occupations, then proudly rejects each one as unworthy. His own oddity is reflected in the companions he encounters--plungers, schemers, risk-takers, and "hole-and corner" operators like the would-be tycoon Einhorn or the would-be siren Thea, who travels with an eagle trained to hunt small creatures. This Penguin Classics edition, with an introduction by celebrated writer and critic Christopher Hitchens, makes a literary masterpiece available to a new generation of readers. 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.
QuestWeaver
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White Snare
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Marshmallow Treat
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Backstreet
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Lady Q
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Are Ess Tee
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Street Jolly
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Danqqqqq
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New York Mood
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Knock Out Star
Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Miss Murder
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Cinder Coffee
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Ladybird
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VisionVoyager
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StormCake
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IceDog
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey.
9Lives
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Lilac Lizard
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Undergrad Split
ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
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