Book description
In this beautifully written contemporary middle grade debut, an eighth grader's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy. For readers of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring Blake.There's the part of me that doesn't understand kissing or cuteness or attraction, and then there's the part of me that feels so lonely. How do I make sense of those two parts? Maybe I'll never make sense of them.What do you do when there's a question inside you that feels so big, you don't know how to put words to it? How do you even begin to ask it?Fourteen-year-old Lizzie is experiencing a lot of change: her family had to move after the incident with their neighbor, leaving behind not only her beloved apple tree, but what feels like her childhood along with it. Lizzie's brother is too busy for her in his first semester of college and her friends are more interested in dating than dolls. It's hard not to feel left behind, especially as she tries to explain the fact that she still has zero interest in boys, girls, or the baffling behavior known as "flirting."But just as Lizzie's world feels like its closing in, a class lesson on asexual reproduction in plants piques her curiosity, leading her to look up whether people can be asexual too--and suddenly, her world opens up. Lizzie finally finds an identity, a word for all her messy, unnamable feelings that feels like it fits, although she quickly realizes that a label isn't enough if no one believes it's real.Accessible, moving, and compassionate, Just Lizzie effortlessly braids a nuanced individual journey of identity with the bittersweet angst of growing up, growing apart, and learning there are many ways to live and love.
Pusher
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Devine Melon
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High Heel Goddess
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Dez North
User-friendly audiobook experience โ this app's design is a standout. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Alley Fiend
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Effortlessly immersing in stories โ this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
WanderWord
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DriftDetector
This audiobook app is a true gem โ it brings stories to life with every click. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Mr. Spy
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Popeye Wipeout
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. ListenBookโs interface is clean and intuitive. Itโs a joy to use. ListenBookโs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Iron Jesus
This app has completely transformed my commute โ I look forward to it now! I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories โ this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. ๐ฑ๐ง Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it!
SkyGod
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app โ so handy! This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ๐๐ With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks.
Kinged
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Delicious Wing
๐ก This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! ๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐ณ Effortlessly exploring new worlds โ this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ๐๐ง ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Bug Fire
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way โ while cooking, working out, or even gardening. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Toe
I've never been so excited about my daily commute โ thanks to this app. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ๐๐
ManManMan
This app has completely transformed my commute โ I look forward to it now! The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book โ so convenient! Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. 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.
Goldman
Audiobooks have become my favorite workout companions, making exercise a breeze. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itโs so easy.
Delirium
This app has completely transformed my commute โ I look forward to it now! I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library.
PixelPathfinder
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Bad Beret
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
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