Book description
From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular importance of bookstoresDo we need bookstores in the twenty-first century? If so, what makes a good one? In this beautifully written book, Jeff Deutsch-the former director of Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstores, one of the finest bookstores in the world-pays loving tribute to one of our most important and endangered civic institutions. He considers how qualities like space, time, abundance, and community find expression in a good bookstore. Along the way, he also predicts-perhaps audaciously-a future in which the bookstore not only endures, but realizes its highest aspirations.In exploring why good bookstores matter, Deutsch draws on his lifelong experience as a bookseller, but also his upbringing as an Orthodox Jew. This spiritual and cultural heritage instilled in him a reverence for reading, not as a means to a living, but as an essential part of a meaningful life. Central among Deutsch's arguments for the necessity of bookstores is the incalculable value of browsing-since, when we are deep in the act of looking at the shelves, we move through space as though we are inside the mind itself, immersed in self-reflection.In the age of one-click shopping, this is no ordinary defense of bookstores, but rather an urgent account of why they are essential places of discovery, refuge, and fulfillment that enrich the communities that are lucky enough to have them.
3P-own
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Santa's Little Helper
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Spunky Comet
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Ba1t
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Fire Fish
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
EchoEnigma
Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Emerald Vine
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Classy Luck
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Guillotine
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze.
Digger
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Foot-long Fry
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Dr. Cocktail
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King Bass
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Scrapper
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New York Mood
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CuriousCrafter
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Steel Heart
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Truth
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
Star Sword
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Microwave
ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win!
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