Book description
A riveting, insider's look at the creation and evolution of the like button and what it reveals about innovation, business, and culture—and its profound impact on modern human interaction."…an entertaining new book by Martin Reeves and Bob Goodson on the origins of the "like" button." — The EconomistOver seven billion times a day, someone taps a like button. How could something that came out of nowhere become so ubiquitous—and even so addictive? How did this seemingly ordinary social media icon go from such a small and unassuming invention to something so intuitive and universally understood that it has scaled well beyond its original intent?This is the story of the like button and how it changed our lives. In Like, bestselling author and renowned strategy expert Martin Reeves and coauthor Bob Goodson—Silicon Valley veteran and one of the originators of the like button—take readers on a quest to uncover the origins of the thumbs-up gesture, how it became an icon on social media, and what's behind its power.Through insights from key players, including the founders of Yelp, PayPal, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Gmail, and FriendFeed, you'll hear firsthand the disorderly, serendipitous process from which the like button was born. It's a story that starts with a simple thumbs-up cartoon but ends up with surprises and new mysteries at every turn, some of them as deep as anthropological history and others as speculative as the AI-charged future.But this is much more than the origin story of the like button. Drawing on business and innovation theory, evolutionary biology, social psychology, neuroscience, and other human-centered disciplines, this deeply researched book offers smart and unexpected insights into how this little icon changed our world—and all of us in the process.
Rummy Stickers
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Virgo Moon
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. 🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
Scare Stone
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Voluntary
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Red Delicious
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment.
Nueva Nova
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
The Flying Mouse
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Psycho Thinker
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Mud Eye
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DanimalDaze
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9Lives
This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Pixie
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream.
Nice Gnome
User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Impulse
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Trixie
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Winter Bite
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Greek Rifle
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Fire Sass
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
CosPlatoon
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Roadspike
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
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