Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERA Good Housekeeping Reads pickA hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a "beloved and wonderful writer" (George Saunders), teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize SemifinalistWe read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference, or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human.Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, lifelong reader, and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With one simple goal in mind, she makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud-funny collection, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students. From the varied novels she cherishes (Gone Girl, Their Eyes Were Watching God) to the ones she didn't (Tess of the d'Urbervilles), Reed takes us on a rollicking tour through the comforting world of literature, celebrating the books we love, the readers who love them, and the ways in which literature can transform us for the better.
About the Author
Shannon Reed has been a teacher and professor in Western Pennsylvania and New York City for the last twenty years. She's taught preschool, middle, and high school, and now teaches Creative Writing at the University of Pittsburgh. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The Washington Post, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and more. Why Did I Get a B? is her first book.
Lime
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Shadow Gal
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Sugar Apple
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Cool Iris
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Red Pepper
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Bridge Whip
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Prometheus
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
WittyWordsmith
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180
The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Cosmic Presence
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Snowflake Pixie
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Flotsams54
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ChatterChampion
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. β° Starting my mornings with inspiration β audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! βοΈπ§ The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
WanderWord
Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
MythMaker
I'm hooked on this app β it's like Netflix for book lovers! Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. 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.
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