Book description
When a company's workers are literally dying on the job, when their business model relies on preying on local businesses and even their own vendors, when their CEO is the richest person in the world while their workers make low wages with impossible quotas... wouldn't you want to resist? Danny Caine, owner of Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas has been an outspoken critic of the seemingly unstoppable Goliath of the bookselling world: Amazon. In this book, he lays out the case for shifting our personal money and civic investment away from global corporate behemoths and to small, local, independent businesses. Well-researched and lively, his tale covers the history of big box stores, the big political drama of delivery, and the perils of warehouse work. He shows how Amazon's ruthless discount strategies mean authors, publishers, and even Amazon themselves can lose money on every book sold. And he spells out a clear path to resistance, in a world where consumers are struggling to get by. In-depth research is interspersed with charming personal anecdotes from bookstore life, making this a readable, fascinating, essential book for the 2020s.
NexusNomad
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. π§ββοΈβ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! π΅π Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Darth 44
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Freeway
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education β it's brilliant! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring!
London Fox
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Deano
π Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? ππ The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Flashpoint
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
White Dragon
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Liquid Science
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Pompeii Unicorn
π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience.
Howitzer Rise
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Demo Zero
ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true β from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Troubled Chick
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Mirage
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Twister Hero
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Pogue
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ThoughtTrail
Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is a triumph. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Tunez
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source.
Tomcat
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Coffee
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Cosmo
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app β it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves 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