Book description
One of The Washington Post's Ten Best Books of 2022. Finalist for the 2022 Kirkus Prize. One of the New York Times' 10 Best California Books of 2022 and one of NPR's Best Books of 2022. A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice."A wide and deep view of a dynamic, multiethnic Southern California . . . Susan Straight is an essential voice in American writing and in writing of the West." --The New York Times Book Review From the National Book Award finalist Susan Straight, Mecca is a stunning epic tracing the intertwined lives of native Californians fighting for life and land Johnny Frías has California in his blood. A descendant of the state's Indigenous people and Mexican settlers, he has Southern California's forgotten towns and canyons in his soul. He spends his days as a highway patrolman pulling over speeders, ignoring their racist insults, and pushing past the trauma of his rookie year, when he killed a man assaulting a young woman named Bunny, who ran from the scene, leaving Johnny without a witness. But like the Santa Ana winds that every year bring the risk of fire, Johnny's moment of action twenty years ago sparked a slow-burning chain of connections that unites a vibrant, complex cast of characters in ways they never see coming. In Mecca, the celebrated novelist Susan Straight crafts an unforgettable American epic, examining race, history, family, and destiny through the interlocking stories of a group of native Californians all gasping for air. With sensitivity, furor, and a cinematic scope that captures California in all its injustice, history, and glory, she tells a story of the American West through the eyes of the people who built it--and continue to sustain it. As the stakes get higher and the intertwined characters in Mecca slam against barrier after barrier, they find that when push comes to shove, it's always better to push back.
Chip Queen
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I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
CuriousCrafter
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Automatic Slicer
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QuestQuill
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Tunez
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
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Nueva Nova
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Valley Guardian
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Twine X
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
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I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner.
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ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Miss Murder
The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
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