Book description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book - Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction "Easily the funniest book I've read this year." --GQ"Masterly funny debut novel . . . Erudite but never pretentious, The Idiot will make you crave more books by Batuman." --Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair A portrait of the artist as a young woman. A novel about not just discovering but inventing oneself. The year is 1995, and email is new. Selin, the daughter of Turkish immigrants, arrives for her freshman year at Harvard. She signs up for classes in subjects she has never heard of, befriends her charismatic and worldly Serbian classmate, Svetlana, and, almost by accident, begins corresponding with Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary. Selin may have barely spoken to Ivan, but with each email they exchange, the act of writing seems to take on new and increasingly mysterious meanings. At the end of the school year, Ivan goes to Budapest for the summer, and Selin heads to the Hungarian countryside, to teach English in a program run by one of Ivan's friends. On the way, she spends two weeks visiting Paris with Svetlana. Selin's summer in Europe does not resonate with anything she has previously heard about the typical experiences of American college students, or indeed of any other kinds of people. For Selin, this is a journey further inside herself: a coming to grips with the ineffable and exhilarating confusion of first love, and with the growing consciousness that she is doomed to become a writer. With superlative emotional and intellectual sensitivity, mordant wit, and pitch-perfect style, Batuman dramatizes the uncertainty of life on the cusp of adulthood. Her prose is a rare and inimitable combination of tenderness and wisdom; its logic as natural and inscrutable as that of memory itself. The Idiot is a heroic yet self-effacing reckoning with the terror and joy of becoming a person in a world that is as intoxicating as it is disquieting. Batuman's fiction is unguarded against both life's affronts and its beauty--and has at its command the complete range of thinking and feeling which they entail. Named one the best books of the year by Refinery29 - Mashable One - Elle Magazine - The New York Times - Bookpage - Vogue - NPR - Buzzfeed -The Millions
42nd Street
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Skirble
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StorySculptor
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Intimidating Presence
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Breadmaker
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Soda Delirium
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Dove Dolce
Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Queen Bee
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Force
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Bambi Wings
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Bowler
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
VenusXX
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout. Audiobook immersion without complications β this app's ease of use is commendable. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Noise Toy
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. β° Maximizing my time with efficient features β this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. πβ³ Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout. ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app!
Cali Yacht
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Ladybird
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Pluto
πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Armed Hawk
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Zorkle Sporkle
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips.
VisionVortex
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Shy Warrior
ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
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