Book description
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject of loneliness, told through the lives of iconic artists, by the acclaimed author of The Trip to Echo Spring.When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her mid-thirties, she found herself inhabiting loneliness on a daily basis. Increasingly fascinated by the most shameful of experiences, she began to explore the lonely city by way of art. Moving from Edward Hopper's Nighthawks to Andy Warhol's Time Capsules, from Henry Darger's hoarding to David Wojnarowicz's AIDS activism, Laing conducts an electric, dazzling investigation into what it means to be alone, illuminating not only the causes of loneliness but also how it might be resisted and redeemed. Humane, provocative, and moving, The Lonely City is a celebration of a strange and lovely state, adrift from the larger continent of human experience, but intrinsic to the very act of being alive.
Voodoo Cyclone
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3D Waffle
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Divine Quasar
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ByteBard
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PixelPathfinder
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Ember Rope
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Spicy Thunder
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xFRST
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ByteBard
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Pinup Diva
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Seattle Jay
The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Lady Peach
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Gr8 Flick
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1st Degree
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. πΌ Making work hours fly by with captivating stories β a true work-life balance! π»π No more interruptions β the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
Back Bett
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Wild Kitten
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Bad Princess
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QuantumQuill
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
Raid Bucker
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a true gem. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections.
Taffy Duchess
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is a triumph. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
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