Book description
"Guaranteed, nonstop laughs (and only some sobbing)."--Emma Allen, humor and cartoon editor for The New Yorker Part catharsis, part diagnosis, this uproarious collection from New Yorker and McSweeney's satirist Eli Grober navigates our modern maelstrom. Nothing in this book will help--but a few good laughs won't hurt. Probably. There's a lot going on, all the time. It may feel overwhelming. Don't worry. It will all be over soon. Until then, This Won't Help is here to guide you through the apocalypse--offering 100 modest proposals for how you, too, can bask in the End Times. With sharp, satirical essays, stories, correspondences, and more, humorist Eli Grober stares down a world raging with inaction, while corrupt politicians and the 1 percent maximize the profits of self-destruction. As if any of this will help! Enjoy ineffective think pieces such as . . . We Can Still Avoid Climate Catastrophe If We Act Before the End of This Sentence Never Mind Too Late How to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day in Your Apartment I Firmly Believe in Your Right to Vote, So Long as You're Voting for Me How I Saved Enough to Buy a House with My Parents' Money I'm Being Censored, and You Can Read, Hear, and See Me Talk About It in the News, on the Radio, and on TV Eli Grober's biting, Swiftian prose spares no one--not the megalomaniacal billionaire fleeing Earth for a better life on unlivable Mars, not an extremely online family living completely off-grid, not even a fossil-fuel lobbyist insisting we all stop using straws. (However, Eli does spare a kind thought for the supremely intelligent readers with the good sense to buy this book.) Maybe, just maybe, descending through the inferno of our environmental, economic, and political landscape will help us find real solutions to the absurdity, hypocrisy, and dysfunction that surround us. But probably not!
Scooby Did
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Swedish Twizz
ππ Rekindling my passion for books β this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! π₯π Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Candy Butcher
I've found my new favorite way to relax β cuddled up with an audiobook. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Nacho
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
RealmRanger
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Poppy Coffee
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. With this app, reading is no longer a task β it's a delightful habit. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
Emerald Vine
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
BearDrift
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading.
Gov Skull
With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Honey
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits.
Abyss Tamer
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. ππ Reigniting my passion for books β this app is my newfound reading obsession! π₯π§ πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π
Lil Rebel Ma
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life.
Raid Bucker
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's a convenient habit. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Howitzer Rise
Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
CyberScribe
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Seattle Jay
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
Master Jetson
This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. π Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! πΊπ§ ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Delicious Wing
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine β it's my ultimate audio companion. ππ Turn traffic into a literary escape β this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. ππ§ Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Murder Cherry
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's a game-changer. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends.
Wanted Candy
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
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