Book description
Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time"A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves."--Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and VirtueIt's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing.Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He's terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he's gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media's images of men dying of AIDS.Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating.Art is Judy's best friend, their school's only out and proud teen. He'll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs.As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won't break Judy's heart--and destroy the most meaningful friendship he's ever known.This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
Seattle Jay
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Miss Murder
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Sleek Zelda
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ChatterChampion
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Clover Dragon
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Miss Mustard
CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
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Freeze Queen
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Fatsy Bear
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
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ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
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Stealth
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Light Despair
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Flint Cast-Iron
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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