Book description
'A masterpiece' from the winner of The 2023 Folio Prize'A genre-busting inquiry into life and art, youth and Virginia Woolf' Guardian, Books to Look Forward to 2025'Michelle de Kretser is a genius - one of the best writers working today. She is startlingly, uncannily good at naming and facing what is most difficult and precious about our lives. Theory & Practice is a wonder' V.V. Ganeshananthan, Women's Prize-winning author of Brotherless Night'Theory & Practice blazes with intelligence, passion and wit. I devoured it, greedily, in a single glorious sitting' Sarah WatersIt's 1986, and 'beautiful, radical ideas' are in the air. A young woman arrives in Melbourne to research the novels of Virginia Woolf. In bohemian St Kilda, she meets artists, activists, students - and Kit. He claims to be in a 'deconstructed' relationship, and they become lovers. Meanwhile, a dismaying discovery throws her work on 'the Woolfmother' into disarray.Theory & Practice is a mesmerising account of desire and jealousy, truth and shame. It makes and unmakes fiction as we read, expanding our notion of what a novel can contain. Michelle de Kretser, one of Australia's most celebrated writers, bends fiction, essay and memoir into exhilarating new shapes to uncover what happens when life smashes through the boundaries of art.
Potato Sub
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NecroBull
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Whip 2T
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Granola Dove
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Treasure Devil
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
3D Waffle
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. 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.
Fuzzy Claws
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Sky
I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. 📱📖 Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Mr. Thanksgiving
🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
EchoEmissary
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back! ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Babe
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Guillotine Trigger
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution!
Lucky Aurora
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
LyRz
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. 🚗 Transforming long drives into memorable journeys through the magic of audiobooks! 🚗📚
Undergrad Split
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Mad Jack
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible.
Tomcat
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Charms
🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Versace-Cat
This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Screwtape
ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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