Book description
A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER. NAMED A BEST CALIFORNIA BOOKS OF 2021 BY THE NEW YORK TIMESA provocative, exhilaratingly new understanding of the United States' most confounding metropolis--not just a great city, but a full-blown modern city-state America is obsessed with Los Angeles. And America has been thinking about Los Angeles all wrong, for decades, on repeat. Los Angeles is not just the place where the American dream hits the Pacific. (It has its own dreams.) Not just the vanishing point of America's western drive. (It has its own compass.) Functionally, aesthetically, mythologically, even technologically, an independent territory, defined less by distinct borders than by an aura of autonomy and a sense of unfurling destiny--this is the city-state of Los Angeles. Deeply reported and researched, provocatively argued, and eloquently written, Rosecrans Baldwin's Everything Now approaches the metropolis from unexpected angles, nimbly interleaving his own voice with a chorus of others, from canonical L.A. literature to everyday citizens. Here, Octavia E. Butler and Joan Didion are in conversation with activists and astronauts, vampires and veterans. Baldwin records the stories of countless Angelenos, discovering people both upended and reborn: by disasters natural and economic, following gospels of wealth or self-help or personal destiny. The result is a story of a kaleidoscopic, vibrant nation unto itself--vastly more than its many, many parts. Baldwin's concept of the city-state allows us, finally, to grasp a place--Los Angeles--whose idiosyncrasies both magnify those of America, and are so fully its own. Here, space and time don't quite work the same as they do elsewhere, and contradictions are as stark as southern California's natural environment. Perhaps no better place exists to watch the United States's past, and its possible futures, play themselves out. Welcome to Los Angeles, the Great American City-State.
Snapdragon
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Howitzer Rise
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Alberta
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Fresh Peper
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
High Heel Goddess
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Steel Solstice
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Nibbler
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Suicide Crusher
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into any moment. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itβs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Broomspun
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Sugar Domino
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Manly
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my moodβwhat a creative addition! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Austin Shamrock
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Cooger
This app is a book lover's dream come true β a vast library right at your fingertips. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. Download options are plenty β I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential!
Opulent Gamer
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Casanova
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Sir Squire
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Winter Underdog
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency! This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. Effortlessly exploring new worlds β this app's design is user-centric and efficient. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
Speedwell
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable.
Steel Solstice
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic β what a win! ListenBook's dedication to enhancing the audiobook experience has made it my preferred app for listening to content on the go.
Avenge Paws
I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
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