Book description
[A] 21st-century response to Herman Melville's 'Bartleby, the Scrivener.'--NPR A revelation.--Time A young woman walks into an employment agency and requests a job that has the following traits: it is close to her home, and it requires no reading, no writing, and ideally, very little thinking. Her first gig--watching the hidden-camera feed of an author suspected of storing contraband goods--turns out to be inconvenient. (When can she go to the bathroom?) Her next gives way to the supernatural: announcing advertisements for shops that mysteriously disappear. As she moves from job to job--writing trivia for rice cracker packages; punching entry tickets to a purportedly haunted public park--it becomes increasingly apparent that she's not searching for the easiest job at all, but something altogether more meaningful. And when she finally discovers an alternative to the daily grind, it comes with a price. This is the first time Kikuko Tsumura--winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award--has been translated into English. There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job is as witty as it is unsettling--a jolting look at the maladies of late capitalist life through the unique and fascinating lens of modern Japanese culture.
Alley Frog
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Low Menace
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Prof. Screw
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Evil Smith
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Shwatson
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Show Off
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Minty Devil
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Force
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Trash Master
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures.
Spellbinder
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Mother Night
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Murmur
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Lady Peach
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High-Fructose
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Cross Thread
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Honey
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Demolition Queen
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Killer Curio
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TrinitySoul
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities.
Criss Cross
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy.
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