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 It has been replaced by the digital screen, which separates people rather than bringing them together.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.
Cricket
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true winner. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Mother Hen
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Dancing Madman
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Kazmii
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Titanium Ladybug
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Freeze Queen
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Sick Saurus
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Burst Nibbler
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Commando
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Mr. Peppermint
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my moodβwhat a creative addition! I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Trixie Doodle
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Take Away
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a true marvel.
LoreLoomer
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Pink C
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Daisy Stick
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Dewdrop Doll
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment.
Blizzard Vixen
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Nessie Pork
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McDreamy
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Vermilion
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨
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