Book description
The incredible life of French Quarter legend Norma Wallace -- and a portrait of an era in New Orleans history rife with charm and decadence ("Wonderful. . . admirably recreates a slice of a life otherwise devoured by time" -- Michael Lewis, New York Times Book Review) In 1916, at age fifteen, Norma Wallace arrived in New Orleans. Sexy and shrewd, she quickly went from streetwalker to madam and by 1920 had opened what became a legendary house of prostitution. There she entertained a steady stream of governors, gangsters, and movie stars until she was arrested at last in 1962. Shortly before she died in 1974, she tape-recorded her memories-the scandalous stories of a powerful woman who had the city's politicians in her pocket and whose lovers included the twenty-five-year-old boy next door, whom she married when she was sixty-four. Combining those tapes with original research, Christine Wiltz chronicles not just Norma's rise and fall but also the social history of New Orleans, thick with the vice and corruption that flourished there-and, like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Philistines at the Hedgerow, resurrects a vanished secret world.
Eye Devil
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Reed Lady
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Force
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Knock Out Star
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Cardinal Rebel
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Father Abbot
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
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Round Kick Boomer
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Orange Teflon
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Sky
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California Goddess
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Beo
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Digital Equinox
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Married Man
Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
ManManMan
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Preach Man
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
WordWanderer
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Texas Butterfly
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Minty Devil
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Kitchen
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
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