Book description
"A searing collection about gentrification, racism, and sexuality. [...] Varela provides invaluable insight on the ways stress impacts the characters' lives, and how they persevere. Readers will be floored."--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Alejandro Varela is one of my favorite short story writers . . . An iconoclast of tenderness, a compass in the storm this life always is." --Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel "The People Who Report More Stress dissects the minutiae of relationships to self, city, space, and sensibility so we don't numbly succumb to the 'structured order of things.'"--Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, author of The Freezer Door The People Who Report More Stress is a collection of interconnected stories brimming with the anxieties of people who retreat into themselves while living in the margins, acutely aware of the stresses that modern life takes upon the body and the body politic. In "Midtown-West Side Story," Álvaro, a restaurant worker struggling to support his family, begins selling high-end designer clothes to his co-workers, friends, neighbors, and the restaurant's regulars in preparation for a move to the suburbs. "The Man in 512" tracks Manny, the childcare worker for a Swedish family, as he observes the comings and goings of an affluent co-op building, all the while teaching the children Spanish through Selena's music catalog. "Comrades" follows a queer man with radical politics who just ended a long-term relationship and is now on the hunt for a life partner. With little tolerance for political moderates, his series of speed dates devolve into awkward confrontations that leave him wondering if his approach is the correct one. A collection of humorous, sexy, and highly neurotic tales about parenting, long-term relationships, systemic and interpersonal racism, and class conflict from the author of The Town of Babylon, The People Who Report More Stress deftly and poignantly expresses the frustration of knowing the problems and solutions to our society's inequities but being unable to do anything about them.
Toy Town
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
LocKz
ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Sky Bully
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Turnip King
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Grinch Cheese
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Dallas Burn
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment.
Black Fantastic
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Sly Bible
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Jersey
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
General Broomdog
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. 💡 Nurturing my curiosity with audiobooks – this app adds a touch of wonder to my daily routines. 📱📖
Bad Bunny
ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
Pepper Legs
🚶♂️🌟 Strolling through stories on a lazy afternoon – this app is my relaxation buddy! 🏖️🎧 ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Mad Rascal
I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience exceptional. Its intuitive interface and diverse compatibility are a true game-changer. 📱🎧 As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. 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.
Stud muffin
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience.
Snow Hound
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
CuriousCraft
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖 Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is truly remarkable. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Doz Killer
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Poppy Coffee
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
IdeaAlchemy
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Starshine
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. 💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
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