Listen to Always Crashing in the Same Car: On Art, Crisis, and Los Angeles, California by Matthew Specktor
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
A Best Book of the Year at The Atlantic Los Angeles Times Bestseller "[An] absorbing and revealing book. . . . nestling in the fruitful terrain between memoir and criticism." -Geoff Dyer, author of Out of Sheer Rage Blending memoir and cultural criticism, Matthew Specktor explores family legacy, the lives of artists, and a city that embodies both dreams and disillusionment. In 2006, Matthew Specktor moved into a crumbling Los Angeles apartment opposite the one in which F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the last moments of his life. Fitz had been Specktor's first literary idol, someone whose own passage through Hollywood had, allegedly, broken him. Freshly divorced, professionally flailing, and reeling from his mother's cancer diagnosis, Specktor was feeling unmoored. But rather than giving in or "cracking up," he embarked on an obsessive journey to make sense of the mythologies of "success" and "failure" that haunt the artist's life and the American imagination. Part memoir, part cultural history, part portrait of place, Always Crashing in the Same Car explores Hollywood through a certain kind of collapse. It's a vibrant and intimate inspection of failure told through the lives of iconic, if under-sung, artists-Carole Eastman, Eleanor Perry, Warren Zevon, Tuesday Weld, and Hal Ashby, among others-and the author's own family history. Through this constellation of Hollywood figures, he unearths a fascinating alternate history of the city that raised him and explores the ways in which curtailed ambition, insufficiency, and loss shape all our lives. At once deeply personal and broadly erudite, it is a story of an art form (the movies), a city (Los Angeles), and one person's attempt to create meaning out of both. Above all, Specktor creates a moving search for optimism alongside the inevitability of failure and reveals the still-resonant power of art to help us navigate the beautiful ruins that await us all.
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's functionality is a true delight. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle. ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. 📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now