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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD"Reading rocker Smith's account of her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, it's hard not to believe in fate. How else to explain the chance encounter that threw them together, allowing both to blossom? Quirky and spellbinding." -- People It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation. Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-Second Street, and eventually to the celebrated round table of Max's Kansas City, where the Andy Warhol contingent held court. In 1969, the pair set up camp at the Hotel Chelsea and soon entered a community of the famous and infamous, the influential artists of the day and the colorful fringe. It was a time of heightened awareness, when the worlds of poetry, rock and roll, art, and sexual politics were colliding and exploding. In this milieu, two kids made a pact to take care of each other. Scrappy, romantic, committed to create, and fueled by their mutual dreams and drives, they would prod and provide for one another during the hungry years.Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. It serves as a salute to New York City during the late sixties and seventies and to its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists' ascent, a prelude to fame.
Valley Guardian
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Mad Kid
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Nessie Pork
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Twiddle Twix
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MicroStar
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High Deck
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Campfire Mama
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Fennel Dove
I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout. As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off!
Murder Matter
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. Itβs a pleasure to use. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Roller Turtle
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CodeExia
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Call Back Queen
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Bleachers
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Necromancer
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
Firefly
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. π Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner β this app adds flavor to every meal! π²π Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Fresh Peper
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Tornado Maker
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Electric Player
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Mad Robin
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Plum Moon
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. π±π Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
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