Book description
Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for BiographyLonglisted for The Orwell Prize for Political Writing An electric portrait of the artist as a young woman that asks how a writer finds her voice in a society that prefers women to be silent, from the author of Orwell's Roses In Recollections of My Nonexistence, Rebecca Solnit describes her formation as a writer and as a feminist in 1980s San Francisco, in an atmosphere of gender violence on the street and throughout society and the exclusion of women from cultural arenas. She tells of being poor, hopeful, and adrift in the city that became her great teacher, and of the small apartment that, when she was nineteen, became the home in which she transformed herself. She explores the forces that liberated her as a person and as a writer--books themselves; the gay community that presented a new model of what else gender, family, and joy could mean; and her eventual arrival in the spacious landscapes and overlooked conflicts of the American West. Beyond being a memoir, Solnit's book is also a passionate argument: that women are not just impacted by personal experience, but by membership in a society where violence against women pervades. Looking back, she describes how she came to recognize that her own experiences of harassment and menace were inseparable from the systemic problem of who has a voice, or rather who is heard and respected and who is silenced--and how she was galvanized to use her own voice for change.
Kimono Goddess
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NecroBull
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Shady Lady
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Z-Boy
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Force
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Bang Shift
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Kingfisher
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Z-Boy
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Queen Ginger
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InsightfulInk
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VenusLion
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Darkside Orbit
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Bruh
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Despair
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Vicious Street
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Demolition Queen
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FlyGuardX
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RealmRanger
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. πΌ Making every minute count β this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. π±π ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Contrary Mary
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. Unlocking a world of literary wonders β this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. π±π I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
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