Book description
A mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with an entry for every night of the year that draws on writing through the ages and from across the globe. The Bedside Companion for Gardeners incorporates practical advice from the 17th-century gardening diarist John Evelyn; inspiring prose from Elizabeth von Arnim and John Milton; astute commentary from Horace Walpole on William Kent and Nancy Mitford on the vulgarity of a Surrey garden. Kipling offers practical advice, while Tennyson waxes lyrical on an Arabian night garden. The perfect gift for any gardener, this magical book is an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance to revisit throughout the year.
Barbera Shift
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Amphibi-Dangerous
I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
New York Sixlet
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
WeldMaster
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
Spooky Yellowjacket
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Contrary Mary
The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story. 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.
Wildcat Appaloosa
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Hyper
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app!
Preach Man
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Golden Cougar
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Winded On Friday
Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. 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.
Friday Fox
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Feral Cookie
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Toe
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫 Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Dove Dolce
The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
InsightfulInk
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Hairpin
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧
Vortex
ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Back Bett
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Lunar Treat
Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
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