Book description
As a native Angeleno who was born in 1960 and came of age in the 1970s, the music produced by the artists who populate this book provided the soundtrack to my youth, so it is a subject matter that is close to my heart. But what really set the hook was discovering, early on in my research, that there were a number of aspects of the Laurel Canyon scene that didn't really seem to fit in with the prevailing image of a hippie utopia that was ostensibly all about peace and love. Having grown up right alongside this scene, I was shocked to learn that I didn't even know that it had existed at all! And after asking around, I discovered that no one else that I know in this city did either. After the passage of nearly 50 years, it seemed that this was a story that was long overdue for greater exposure. Even more overdue, it seemed to me, was an expose of some of the hidden truths of Laurel Canyon. Though a few books exploring the scene have popped up over the last several years, all of them have a certain sameness to them, with the same stories told in much the same way. I felt it was time to tell a different version of the story -- the one that can be found hiding in the details that are usually left out or glossed over.
Digger
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Good-lookin’
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Mad Irishman
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Dez Bonbon
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Chew Chew
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book – so convenient! This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. 💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it!
Nutmeg
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
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Devil Bread
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Napoleonic Haze
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DuckDuck
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Street Jolly
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Freesia
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Skylark
I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. Simplifying audiobook adventures – this app's ease of use is a delight. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks is a hassle-free process, regardless of the source.
Atlantic Rim
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CommandX
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Broomspun
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IceDog
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Kingfisher
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Swerve
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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