Book description
Narratives produce the ties that bind us. They create community, eliminate contingency and anchor us in being. And yet in our contemporary information society, where everything has become arbitrary and random, storytelling becomes storyselling and narratives lose their binding force. Whereas narratives create community, storytelling brings forth only a fleeting community - the community of consumers. No amount of storytelling could recreate the fire around which humans gather to tell each other stories. That fire has long since burnt out. It has been replaced by the digital screen, which separates people rather than bringing them together. Through storytelling, capitalism appropriates narrative: stories sell. They are no longer a medium of shared experience. The inflation of storytelling betrays a need to cope with contingency, but storytelling is unable to transform the information society back into a stable narrative community. Rather, storytelling as storyselling is a pathological phenomenon of our age. Byung-Chul Han, one of the most perceptive cultural theorists of contemporary society, dissects this crisis with exceptional insight and flair.
Sloth
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Jester
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Runway Darling
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Scooby Did
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Dallas Burn
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Mule Lock
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VisionVortex
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Dark Matter
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VisionVortex
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Icy Avenger
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection β this app's functionality is a winner. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Tweety
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Jo Jo Spooky
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Phoenix Tetra
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ShadowDancer
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Lounge Master
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Jo Jo Spooky
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Roller Girl
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WittyWordsmith
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Star Scratch
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Miss Murder
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
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