Book description
"[Rechy's] tone rings absolutely true, is absolutely his own. . . . He tells the truth, and tells it with such passion that we are forced to share in the life he conveys. . . . This is a most humbling and liberating achievement."--James Baldwin When John Rechy's explosive first novel appeared in 1963, it marked a radical departure in fiction, and gave voice to a subculture that had never before been revealed with such acuity. It earned comparisons to Genet and Kerouac, even as Rechy was personally attacked by scandalized reviewers. Nevertheless, the book became an international bestseller, and fifty years later, it has become a classic. Bold and inventive in style, Rechy is unflinching in his portrayal of one hustling "youngman" and his search for self-knowledge within the neon-lit world of hustlers, drag queens, and the denizens of their world, as he moves from El Paso to Times Square, from Pershing Square to the French Quarter. Now including never-seen original marked galley pages and an interview with the author, Rechy's portrait of the edges of America has lost none of its power to move and exhilarate.
Mint Ness
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Poptart AK47
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Delicious Wing
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Lumberyard
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Neophyte Believer
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Martini Flower
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Stud Buster
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Indigo Red
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Soda Delirium
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Pogue
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Lord Pistachio
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Old Felix
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Swedish Pixie
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Keystone
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight.
StorySculptor
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Guncap Slingbad
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Pink Hopper
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Snake Eyes
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Arsenic Coo
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive.
Truth
This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life.
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