Book description
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the search for self, and the solace that can be found through art, by the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu "This book is exquisite and excruciating and I will be thinking about it for years and years to come." --Rachel Kushner, New York Times bestselling author of The Flamethrowers and The Mars Room In the eyes of eighteen-year-old Hua Hsu, the problem with Ken--with his passion for Dave Matthews, Abercrombie & Fitch, and his fraternity--is that he is exactly like everyone else. Ken, whose Japanese American family has been in the United States for generations, is mainstream; for Hua, the son of Taiwanese immigrants, who makes 'zines and haunts Bay Area record shops, Ken represents all that he defines himself in opposition to. The only thing Hua and Ken have in common is that, however they engage with it, American culture doesn't seem to have a place for either of them. But despite his first impressions, Hua and Ken become friends, a friendship built on late-night conversations over cigarettes, long drives along the California coast, and the successes and humiliations of everyday college life. And then violently, senselessly, Ken is gone, killed in a carjacking, not even three years after the day they first meet. Determined to hold on to all that was left of one of his closest friends--his memories--Hua turned to writing. Stay True is the book he's been working on ever since. A coming-of-age story that details both the ordinary and extraordinary, Stay True is a bracing memoir about growing up, and about moving through the world in search of meaning and belonging.
Honey
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Shamrock
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New York Sixlet
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Mr. Fabulous
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Manimal
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BuffFreak
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story!
Wonder Lady
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Polar Bee
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WordWanderer
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Juno Cream
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Lightweight
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Light Despair
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Troubled Chick
With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable.
LunaStar
ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Truth
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic โ what a win! ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ๐ Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! ๐ฑ๐ Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Mother Night
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Freak
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New York Mood
This app has completely transformed my commute โ I look forward to it now! Audiobooks on demand โ this app's functionality is a true technological gem. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly โ this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers.
Omega Sub
ListenBookโs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. 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 wouldnโt call it unforgettable. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnโt have any major complaints, but I also donโt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Ozzie Treat
I can't get enough of this app โ it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze โ thank you, app developers! This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
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