Book description
Every night when I turn the lights out in my sixteenth-floor living room before I go to bed, I experience a shock of pleasure as I see the banks of lighted windows rising to the sky, crowding round me, and feel myself embraced by the anonymous ingathering of city dwellers.Set in New York, The Odd Woman and the City explores the rhythms, chance meetings, and ever-changing relationships of urban life that forge the sensibility of a fiercely independent woman who has lived out her conflicts, not her fantasies, in a city that has done the same.Running steadily through the book is Vivian Gornick's animated exchange of more than twenty years with her best friend Leonard, as well as interactions with grocers, doormen, people on the bus, cross-dressers on the corner, and acquaintances by the handful.A narrative collage that includes meditative pieces on the evolution of friendship over the past two centuries, in this memoir we encounter Gornick's rich relationship with the ultimate metropolis.'A slim book with big echoes . . . She is as good a writer about friendship as we have.' New York Times'An elusive and stirring memoir.' Los Angeles Times'A series of sharply observed vignettes.' New Yorker'Typically lucid . . . startling.' Guardian
Pogue
Effortlessly immersing in stories – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Bang Shift
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Marine Dre
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Street Squirrel
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
D-Hog-Day
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Sherwood Gladiator
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DuckDuck
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Stacker of Wheat
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
Mule Skinner
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
Dora the Destroyer
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Tse Tse Guy
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Breadmaker
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Muzish
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips.
MysticMingle
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Easy Street
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Spunky Chick
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Bliss
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Audiobooks on the go – this app's design prioritizes convenience. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. 🌟📚
Baby Brown
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Gov Skull
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Night Magnet
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
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