Book description
A Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020 - A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - California Book Award Silver Medal in Nonfiction - Finalist for The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism - Named a top 30 must-read Book of 2020 by the New York Post - Named one of the 10 Best Business Books of 2020 by Fortune - Named A Must-Read Book of 2020 by Apartment Therapy - Runner-Up General Nonfiction: San Francisco Book Festival - A Planetizen Top Urban Planning Book of 2020 - Shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice"Tells the story of housing in all its complexity." --NPRSpacious and affordable homes used to be the hallmark of American prosperity. Today, however, punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong. Nowhere is this more visible than in the San Francisco Bay Area, where fleets of private buses ferry software engineers past the tarp-and-plywood shanties of the homeless. The adage that California is a glimpse of the nation's future has become a cautionary tale. With propulsive storytelling and ground-level reporting, New York Times journalist Conor Dougherty chronicles America's housing crisis from its West Coast epicenter, peeling back the decades of history and economic forces that brought us here and taking readers inside the activist movements that have risen in tandem with housing costs.
Infinite Hole
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Pitfall Whiskers
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Judge
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Flint Cast-Iron
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. π± Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap β this app is my digital library card! ππ± ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Shy Warrior
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Zero Corn
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality.
Flakes
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Buckshot
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Granola
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Icy Avenger
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
SpellTansy
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner.
BearDrift
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. No more worries about compatibility β ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable.
Sun Runner
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NoiseFire
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
RZRWRE
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. 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.
Father Abbot
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again β it's a must-have app. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Fist Wizard
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Trash Sling
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Winded On Friday
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Sugar Hiccup
π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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