Book description
'Wonderful' Anna Wiener, author of Uncanny Valley'By turns hilarious and sobering, this slim gem of a book chronicles the Silicon Valley way of life... full of delicately profound insights into work, money, love, and the search for a life that matters' NewsweekThe cult classic memoir of the California tech sceneAs digital culture explodes into mainstream society in 1990s San Francisco, the intersections between people and technology become exponentially more complex. Programmer Ellen Ullman's cult classic memoir offers a coder's-eye view of the new world and its inhabitants.In stunning, humane and prescient prose, Ullman describes the strange ecstasies of programming and the even stranger social dynamics of the emerging California tech scene, where the efficiencies of code can never be purged of the bugs of human desire.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Ellen Ullman's Close to the Machine, a memoir of her time as a software engineer during the early years of the internet revolution, became a cult classic and established her as a writer of considerable talent; with her second book, The Bug, she became an acclaimed novelist; By Blood, her second novel, is also published by Pushkin Press. She lives in San Francisco.
Friday Ferrari
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Racy Lady
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
Pocket Muzzie
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Shivers
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Mad Kid
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Sky Bully
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ButterQuest
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Moon Solitaire
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. πΆββοΈπ Strolling through captivating narratives has never been easier β this app's intuitive controls make audiobook listening a delight. π§ποΈ I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears.
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Contrary Mary
Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Mud Eye
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Queen Ginger
Audiobooks on demand β this app's functionality is a true technological gem. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly.
Little Drunk Girl
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Rooster
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
101
Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Potato Sub
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RedFeet
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. π§ββοΈβ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! π΅π Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Back Bett
Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
180
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
Count Eagle
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable.
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