Book description
A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet." --Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror In place-names lie stories. That's the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City's streets and parks, boroughs and bridges, playgrounds and neighborhoods. Exploring the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro traces the ways in which native Lenape, Dutch settlers, British invaders, and successive waves of immigrants have left their marks on the city's map. He excavates the roots of many names, from Brooklyn to Harlem, that have gained iconic meaning worldwide. He interviews the last living speakers of Lenape, visits the harbor's forgotten islands, lingers on street corners named for ballplayers and saints, and meets linguists who study the estimated eight hundred languages now spoken in New York. As recent arrivals continue to find new ways to make New York's neighborhoods their own, the names that stick to the city's streets function not only as portals to explore the past but also as a means to reimagine what is possible now.
VileHero
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Easy Mac
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Landfill Max
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Reno Monarch
The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
MicroStar
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight.
FlyGuardX
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks is a hassle-free process, regardless of the source. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
RedFisher
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Stud
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Little Drunk Girl
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app β so handy! Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ππ ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment.
Pinball Esq
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
InsightfulInk
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Thunder Tank
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Mechani-Man
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Mental
This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Flint
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorβs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsβjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Baby Brown
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Pluto
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Lucky Aurora
Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits. 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.
Chocolate Thunder
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
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