Book description
A literary descendent of Ursula K. Le Guin, Ruthanna Emrys crafts a novel of extra-terrestrial diplomacy and urgent climate repair bursting with quiet, tenuous hope and an underlying warmth. A Half-Built Garden depicts a world worth building towards, a humanity worth saving from itself, and an alien community worth entering with open arms. It's not the easiest future to build, but it's one that just might be in reach. On a warm March night in 2083, Judy Wallach-Stevens wakes to a warning of unknown pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay. She heads out to check what she expects to be a false alarm--and stumbles upon the first alien visitors to Earth. These aliens have crossed the galaxy to save humanity, convinced that the people of Earth must leave their ecologically-ravaged planet behind and join them among the stars. And if humanity doesn't agree, they may need to be saved by force. But the watershed networks that rose up to save the planet from corporate devastation aren't ready to give up on Earth. Decades ago, they reorganized humanity around the hope of keeping the world livable. By sharing the burden of decision-making, they've started to heal our wounded planet. Now corporations, nation-states, and networks all vie to represent humanity to these powerful new beings, and if anyone accepts the aliens' offer, Earth may be lost. With everyone's eyes turned skyward, the future hinges on Judy's effort to create understanding, both within and beyond her own species.
Uluru Walker
Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Flyswat Briggs
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Purity Catnip
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Nice Gnome
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Racy Lion
The interface is so clean and clutter-free. Itβs a pleasure to use. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Demo Zero
Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. ππ Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
IdeaAlchemy
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Miss Twilight
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Dark Burn
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Hen Skittle
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a true winner.
SpellTansy
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Pinball Esq
This app is my travel companion β making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
New Magoo
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
Sβmore Vixen
π Elevating everyday moments β this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. πβ¨ ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Goldman
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need.
Pluto
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Heartbreaker
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The Howling Swede
This app makes traffic jams a breeze β time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Hoboken Nightingale
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Girl Brownie
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
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