Book description
"Karr is a national treasure--that rare genius who's also a brilliant teacher. This joyful celebration of memoir packs transcendent insights with trademark hilarity. Anyone yearning to write will be inspired, and anyone passionate to live an examined life will fall in love with language and literature all over again. " -- George SaundersCredited with sparking the current memoir explosion, Mary Karr's The Liars' Club spent more than a year at the top of the New York Times list. She followed with two other smash bestsellers: Cherry and Lit, which were critical hits as well.For thirty years Karr has also taught the form, winning teaching prizes at Syracuse. (The writing program there produced such acclaimed authors as Cheryl Strayed, Keith Gessen, and Koren Zailckas.) In The Art of Memoir, she synthesizes her expertise as professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and "black belt sinner," providing a unique window into the mechanics and art of the form that is as irreverent, insightful, and entertaining as her own work in the genre.Anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers' experience, The Art of Memoir lays bare Karr's own process. (Plus all those inside stories about how she dealt with family and friends get told-- and the dark spaces in her own skull probed in depth.) As she breaks down the key elements of great literary memoir, she breaks open our concepts of memory and identity, and illuminates the cathartic power of reflecting on the past; anybody with an inner life or complicated history, whether writer or reader, will relate.Joining such classics as Stephen King's On Writing and Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, The Art of Memoir is an elegant and accessible exploration of one of today's most popular literary forms--a tour de force from an accomplished master pulling back the curtain on her craft.
Impulsive Flower
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Muzish
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Flashpoint
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
West Warrior
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Cardinal Rebel
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Wild Kitten
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Popeye Wipeout
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Mallow Man
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Blood Taker
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Lady Peach
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
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Saturnalia
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Bug Fire
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
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Jack Cassidy
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Rooster
ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Wild Hair
I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. π±π Iβve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Kickstart
Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend! A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
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