Book description
Recommended reading from The School of Life, featuring 100 books that offer therapeutic insight and enlightenment. Books, however familiar, are amongst the strangest objects on the planet: little portals that open directly into the ideas, feelings, loves and sorrows of writers from all times and places.There are many reasons to love reading. But boldly, we emphasize one: we read for emotional guidance and support. The right book can bring consolation or courage; it can locate fresh sources of generosity or confidence; it can help unlock our half-forgotten reserves of creativity or resilience. But time is precious, and opportunity is limited.That's why The School of Life has put together an ideal library that can speak helpfully to our individual needs and longings. Ranging across history and drawing on world literature, we've found our group of book-friends. A few may be acquaintances already, many will be new companions.But all, we hope, offer the same essential thing: they will go with us as true friends through the complex, fascinating (and sometimes painfully hard) places of life with kindness and wisdom.
Willow Dragon
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
Noise Toy
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Nessie
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Slow Trot
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Marine Dre
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. 🎉 Rekindling my literary flame – this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. 📖🚀 Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Rook
📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! 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!
ThickSKN
ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again – it's a must-have app. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Old Man Winter
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. This app is a lifesaver! I can now enjoy my favorite books on the go. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference.
Renegade Slugger
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist!
Succubus In Training
Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is a triumph. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Bridge Whip
I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Snow Pharaoh
🌟 Say goodbye to boredom during long drives – this app makes road trips fly by! 🚗🎉 I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Swing Setter
Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended! This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Dark Matter
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance!
THRESHmSTR
Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Chew Chew
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
CoB@lt
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
FireBrang
I've never been so entertained while doing household chores – this app is a lifesaver! ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫 Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Crash Test
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
WanderWord
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
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