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
Star Jammer
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Moonflower
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Twix Esses
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Paris Boost
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
GuTzd
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Wildcat Talent
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Steel
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Blade
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Squatch
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Purity
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StarStrider
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a testament to its innovation. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library.
Homerun Diva
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Sloth
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Intimidating Presence
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Sneaky Lady
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
Fuzzy Logic Hottie
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
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Evil Smith
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. 🌌 Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner – this app adds flavor to every meal! 🍲📖 I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
Darkside Hooker
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories.
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