Book description
"Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that's what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook."-Los Angeles Times From the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry. With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts expertise from her long, celebrated career as a disguised poet. She walks readers through exactly how a poem is built, from meter and rhyme, to form and diction, to sound and sense, drawing on poems by Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others. This handbook is an invaluable glimpse into Oliver's prolific mind-a must-have for all poetry-lovers.
Taz Ringer
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Lady Petal
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Rosie Bird
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QuantumQuill
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Midnight Rider
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Ember Master
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ThreadTraveler
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Tea Kettle
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Flashpoint
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Domino
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I've never been so entertained while doing household chores – this app is a lifesaver! 🏃♂️📚 Combining fitness and fiction – this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! 🏃♂️📖 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.
Grinch Cheese
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Neophyte Believer
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. 🌌 Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner – this app adds flavor to every meal! 🍲📖 ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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