Book description
Hugo and Shirley Jackson award-winning Peter Watts stands on the cutting edge of hard SF with his acclaimed novel, Blindsight Two months since the stars fell... Two months of silence, while a world held its breath. Now some half-derelict space probe, sparking fitfully past Neptune's orbit, hears a whisper from the edge of the solar system: a faint signal sweeping the cosmos like a lighthouse beam. Whatever's out there isn't talking to us. It's talking to some distant star, perhaps. Or perhaps to something closer, something en route. So who do you send to force introductions with unknown and unknowable alien intellect that doesn't wish to be met? You send a linguist with multiple personalities, her brain surgically partitioned into separate, sentient processing cores. You send a biologist so radically interfaced with machinery that he sees x-rays and tastes ultrasound. You send a pacifist warrior in the faint hope she won't be needed. You send a monster to command them all, an extinct hominid predator once called vampire, recalled from the grave with the voodoo of recombinant genetics and the blood of sociopaths. And you send a synthesist--an informational topologist with half his mind gone--as an interface between here and there. Pray they can be trusted with the fate of a world. They may be more alien than the thing they've been sent to find.
TrixiePhany
Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
The Belgian
Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a true winner. Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. π±π Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Spider Fuji
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42nd Street
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Plum Moon
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Domino
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Tin Fox
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Mad Rascal
Savoring audiobooks without fuss β this app's design is impressive. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Seal Snake
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Are Ess Tee
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Twister Hero
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Sandbox
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family.
Sherwood Gladiator
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RiddleRover
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. π Elevating my reading routine β this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ππ ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
BlacKitten
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way.
Stone Boomstick
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Raggedy Ann
The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Bruh
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101
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition β I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Criss Cross
π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable.
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