Book description
A New York Times Editors' Choice - Finalist for the California Book Award - Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction - Best Book of the Year: Time, NPR, Bookpage, Los Angeles Times In this brilliantly argued and deeply personal work, Pulitzer Prize finalist Laila Lalami recounts her unlikely journey from Moroccan immigrant to U.S.citizen, using her own story as a starting point for an exploration of the rights, liberties, and protections that are traditionally associated with American citizenship. Tapping into history, politics, and literature, she elucidates how accidents of birth--such as national origin, race, and gender--that once determined the boundaries of Americanness still cast their shadows today, poignantly illustrating how white supremacy survives through adaptation and legislation. Weaving together her experiences with an examination of the place of nonwhites in the broader American culture, Lalami illuminates how conditional citizens are all those whom America embraces with one arm and pushes away with the other.
Versace-Cat
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Digital Goddess
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Star Sword
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Lady Peach
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Zero Charisma
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Spunky Sphinx
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Terror Master
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Ginger Chaos
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PepperBurst
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Hermopolis
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax.
Betty Cricket
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Twix Bond
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Sβmore Vixen
Audiobooks have never been this engaging β this app takes them to the next level. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener.
VisionVortex
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
General Broomdog
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight.
Taffy Duchess
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring!
The Howling Swede
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Hobo Samurai
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning.
Mammoth 2
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting β pure magic!
Nessie Pork
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
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