Book description
Look for O'Brien's new book, American Fantastica, on sale October 24th"O'Brien has written a vital, important book--a book that matters not only to the reader interested in Vietnam, but to anyone interested in the craft of writing as well."--Michiko Kakutani, New York Times A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O'Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere--from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing--it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Treasure Devil
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Overrun
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Storm Master
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ThreadTraveler
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Airport Hobo
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Microwave
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Murmur
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Ella of Light
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Mother Hen
ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Willow Dragon
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Shady Prairie
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. ⏰ Starting my mornings with inspiration – audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! ☀️🎧 Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Subzero Taffy
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Tabasco Dracula
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface – it's a true delight.
Night Train
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Sir Squire
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NexusNinja
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Chip Queen
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Scarlet Mary
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Evil Smith
Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Moxie
Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is a game-changer. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
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