Book description
The bestselling exploration of the dimensions of love, marriage, mourning, and kinship from two-time Booker Prize finalist Deborah Levy. A New York Times Notable BookA New York Public Library Best Nonfiction Book of 2018 What does it cost a woman to unsettle old boundaries and collapse the social hierarchies that make her a minor character in a world not arranged to her advantage? This vibrant memoir, a portrait of contemporary womanhood in flux, is an urgent quest to find an unwritten major female character who can exist more easily in the world. Levy considers what it means to live with meaning, value, and pleasure, to seize the ultimate freedom of writing our own lives, and reflects on the work of such artists and thinkers as Simone de Beauvoir, James Baldwin, Elena Ferrante, Marguerite Duras, David Lynch, and Emily Dickinson. The Cost of Living, longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal in Nonfiction, is crucial testimony, as distinctive, witty, complex, and original as Levy's acclaimed novels.
Impulsive Flower
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app – it's a companion. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
White Snare
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ThoughtTrail
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MuseMaster
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. 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. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Blade
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
Venom Petunia
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Mosquit-No
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Loot
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Fast FLAK
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Kingfisher
🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Cowboy Booter
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧 Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Bad Bond
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Spunky Comet
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. 🚶♀️📱 I'm exploring new worlds while on the move, all thanks to this app's seamless functionality. 🏞️📚 Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze.
Guillotine
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Berry Succubus
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Mallow Man
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
LoreLoomer
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now – all thanks to this app. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Breezy Mustang
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Jo Jo Spooky
ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Ember Rope
📱 Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap – this app is my digital library card! 📚📱 Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
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