Book description
A close friendship is one of the most influential and important relationships a human life can contain. Anyone will tell you that! But for all the rosy sentiments surrounding friendship, most people don't talk much about what it really takes to stay close for the long haul. Now two friends, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, tell the story of their equally messy and life-affirming Big Friendship in this honest and hilarious book that chronicles their first decade in one another's lives. As the hosts of the hit podcast Call Your Girlfriend, they've become known for frank and intimate conversations. In this book, they bring that energy to their own friendship--its joys and its pitfalls. Aminatou and Ann define Big Friendship as a strong, significant bond that transcends life phases, geographical locations, and emotional shifts. And they should know: the two have had moments of charmed bliss and deep frustration, of profound connection and gut-wrenching alienation. They have weathered life-threatening health scares, getting fired from their dream jobs, and one unfortunate Thanksgiving dinner eaten in a car in a parking lot in Rancho Cucamonga. Through interviews with friends and experts, they have come to understand that their struggles are not unique. And that the most important part of a Big Friendship is making the decision to invest in one another again and again. An inspiring and entertaining testament to the power of society's most underappreciated relationship, Big Friendship will invite you to think about how your own bonds are formed, challenged, and preserved. It is a call to value your friendships in all of their complexity. Actively choose them. And, sometimes, fight for them.
Pocket Mazda
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
NeoGermal
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Woodland Beauty
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Mental Prophet
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Lucky Martian
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. 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 wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Blood Taker
ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Spooky Yellowjacket
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Tin Mutt
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Vortex
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EchoEnigma
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Napoleonic Haze
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
Mad Viral
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Sleek Assassin
With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Burst Nibbler
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections.
Ex0tic
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features.
Delicious
This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
DARK HQ
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Dropkick
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Daffy Neo
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Saturnalia
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
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