Book description
A warm, funny, irresistible memoir that follows an improbable and life-changing college friendship over the course of forty years--from the best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club - "A rare view of male friendship."--NPR "Moving...salted with Schwalbe's well-established literary intelligence and a palpable empathy." --The New York Times Book Review By the time Will Schwalbe was a junior at college, he had already met everyone he cared to know: the theater people, writers, visual artists and comp lit majors, and various other quirky characters including the handful of students who shared his own major, Latin and Greek. He also knew exactly who he wanted to avoid: the jocks. The jocks wore baseball caps and moved in packs, filling boisterous tables in the dining hall, and on the whole seemed to be another species entirely, one Will might encounter only at his own peril. All this changed dramatically when Will collided with Chris Maxey, known to just about everyone as Maxey. Maxey was physically imposing, loud, and a star wrestler who was determined to become a Navy SEAL (where he would later serve for six years). Thanks to the strangely liberating circumstances of a little-known secret society at Yale, the two forged a bond that would become a mainstay of each other's lives as they repeatedly lost and found each other and themselves in the years after graduation. From New Haven to New York City, from Hong Kong and Panama to a remarkable school on an island in the Bahamas--through marriages and a divorce, triumphs and devastating losses--We Should Not Be Friends tracks an extraordinary friendship over decades of challenge and change. Schwalbe's marvelous new work is, at its heart, a joyful testament to the miracle of human connection--and how if we can just get past our preconceptions, we may find some of our greatest friends.
PixelPathfinder
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Helmet Destroyer
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RiddleRover
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LifeRobber
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Kinged
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New York Winder
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Digital Goddess
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Dangle
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Lope Lope
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Stud
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Romance Guppy
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
Lady Killer
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Crumb Cake
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Vicious Street
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again.
Referee
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Little Granger
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Jersey
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Moonflower
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Mother Hen
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Kamikaze Granny
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
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