Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK - Sadness is your superpower. In her new masterpiece, the author of the bestselling phenomenon Quiet explores the power of the bittersweet personality, revealing a misunderstood side of mental health and creativity while offering a roadmap to facing grief in order to live life to the fullest. "Bittersweet grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go."--BRENÉ BROWN, author of Atlas of the Heart"Susan Cain has described and validated my existence once again!"--GLENNON DOYLE, author of Untamed"The perfect cure for toxic positivity."--ADAM GRANT, author of Think AgainLONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, Mashable Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death--bitter and sweet--are forever paired. If you've ever wondered why you like sad music . . . If you find comfort or inspiration in a rainy day . . . If you react intensely to music, art, nature, and beauty . . . Then you probably identify with the bittersweet state of mind. With Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped power hidden in plain sight. Now she employs the same mix of research, storytelling, and memoir to explore why we experience sorrow and longing, and how embracing the bittersweetness at the heart of life is the true path to creativity, connection, and transcendence. Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain, whether from a death or breakup, addiction or illness. If we don't acknowledge our own heartache, she says, we can end up inflicting it on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward one another. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways.
Engine Eye
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
VPR
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Houston Rocket
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Don Stab
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
New Cycle
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Bridge Whip
This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Sugar Domino
Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Rocky Highway
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Natural Mess
Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Stealth
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Red Heroine
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Station WMD
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Energy
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. 🎧 Making housework more enjoyable – audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. 🧹📚 Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Mule Skinner
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Sapiens
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Whip 2T
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Lady Katniss
This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Crash Test
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Winter Bite
I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
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