Book description
Where is the center of the sea? Why do the waves never break there? A book containing unanswerable, fantastical questions, inviting us to be curious, while simultaneously embracing what we cannot know.A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2022A Marginalian (fka Brain Pickings) Favorite Book of 2022A New York Times Bestseller!A USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2023A 2023 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf SelectionSelected for the Academy of American Poets 2022 Featured Fall Books List for Young ReadersStarred reviews in The Horn Book, Kirkus, SLJ, and PW!This bilingual Spanish-English edition is the first illustrated selection of questions, 70 in all, from Pablo Neruda's original poem (320 questions) The Book of Questions. Holding the wonder and mystery of childhood and the experience and knowing that come with growing up, these questions are by turns lyrical, strange, surreal, spiritual, historical and political. They foreground the natural world, and their curiosity transcends all logic; and because they are paradoxes and riddles that embrace the limits of our ability to know, they engage with human freedom in the deepest way, removing the burden and constraint that somehow, we are meant to have answers to every question. Gorgeously, cosmically illustrated by Paloma Valdivia, here Neruda's questions, already visual in themselves, gain a double visuality that makes them even more palpable and resonant. So clearly rooted in Chilean landscapes as they are, the questions are revealed as a communion with nature and its mysteries.
Killer Curio
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Voluntary
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WonderWords
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Round Kick Boomer
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RawSkills
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Darkside Isis
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
FLAK Angel
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ZenZone
This app is my travel companion β making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Rando Tank
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Chip Queen
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Ba1t
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Necromancer
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Night Magnet
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable.
Lady In Red
Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Firefly
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Devine Melon
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Spunky Comet
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Sly Bible
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
Swan Mustang
Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! π±π§
Referee
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
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