Book description
From one of California's most celebrated librarians and public historians, a coming-of-age memoir about the thirst for knowledge and hometown pride.Dorothy Lazard grew up in the Bay Area of the 1960s and '70s, surrounded by an expansive network of family, and hungry for knowledge. Here in her first book, she vividly tells the story of her journey to becoming "queen of my own nerdy domain." Today Lazard is celebrated for her distinguished career as a librarian and public historian, and in these pages she connects her early intellectual pursuits--including a formative encounter with Alex Haley--to the career that made her a community pillar. As she traces her trajectory to adulthood, she also explores her personal experiences connected to the Summer of Love, the murder of Emmett Till, the flourishing of the Black Arts Movement, and the redevelopment of Oakland. As she writes with honesty about the tragedies she faced in her youth--including the loss of both parents--Lazard's memoir remains triumphant, animated by curiosity, careful reflection, and deep enthusiasm for life.
Zorkle Sporkle
I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
Electric Player
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Thrasher
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Skull Crusher
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Tokyo Dream
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Elektrik
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Backstreet
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General Broomdog
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RealmRanger
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Dr. Cocktail
Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
StarStrider
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Broomspun
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Cream
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Stickers
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Gas Man
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Queen Ginger
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Nibbler
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless.
Journeyman
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
ChatterChampion
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Nessie Pork
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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