Book description
"A Horse at Night is like light from a candle in the evening: intimate, pleasurable, full of wonder. It asks us to consider fiction as life and life as fiction. Amina Cain is our generous, gentle guide through an exquisite library. A truly beautiful book." --Ayşegül Savaş "I adore her work, and sensibility," writes Claire-Louise Bennett of Amina Cain; and Jenny Offill: "Cain writes beautiful precise sentences about what it means to wander through this luminous world." Cain's unique wandering sensibility, her attention to the small and the surprising, finds a profound new expression in her first nonfiction book, a sustained meditation on writers and their work. Driven by primary questions of authenticity and freedom in the shadow of ecological and social collapse, Cain moves associatively through a personal canon of authors-- including Marguerite Duras, Elena Ferrante, Renee Gladman, and Virginia Woolf-- and topics as timely and various as female friendships, zazen meditation, neighborhood coyotes, landscape painting, book titles, and the politics of excess. A Horse at Night: On Writing is an intimate reckoning with the contemporary moment, and a quietly brilliant contribution to the lineage of Woolf's A Room of One's Own or Gass's On Being Blue, books that are virtuosic arguments for--and beautiful demonstrations of--the essential unity of writing and life.
QuestWeaver
Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
ByteBard
This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Father Abbot
🎶 Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls – this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. 🎵📖 ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls.
Stud muffin
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Dark Horse
🚶♀️📖 Walking my way through exciting narratives – this app makes exercise more fun! 🏞️🎧 Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
Sly Silvermoon
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Mosquit-No
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. 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.
Lewd Dice
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. 📱 Carrying stories in my pocket – this app's convenience is a game-changer! 📚🛍️ Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Indigo Red
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚 Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
BlackExcalibur
ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
TulipCake
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Jo Jo Spooky
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason.
Polar Bee
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
StorySculptor
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts.
Pepper Legs
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story!
Scrapple
ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Virgo Moon
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Disco Potato
🚗 Transforming long drives into memorable journeys through the magic of audiobooks! 🚗📚 💃 Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores – pure joy! 💃📖 ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Swampmasher
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. 🛌 Indulging in soothing bedtime stories – this app is my nightly retreat into imagination. 🌙📚 The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Grabber
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine.
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