Book description
Designing Your Life meets The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up in this guide to creating a space that promotes calm, clarity, and positivity. Discover how simple changes can make any room—and its inhabitants—feel more inspired, clear, and energetic. Designer and Stanford instructor Olga Trusova's practical and inspiring guide offers easy-to-follow tips for cultivating a calming environment at home or at work. Using the principles of design thinking, Trusova distills essential design wisdom, revealing how to use light, color, sound, furniture, and more to make simple, intentional changes for a profound impact on your mind, body, and spirit. Illuminating examples, accessible tips, and short exercises reveal how easy it is to transform a space, whether you're targeting a small corner or multiple rooms. Brimming with smart, digestible design tips and life-changing techniques, this stylish handbook makes a lovely self-purchase or gift for creatives, design enthusiasts, at-home workers, and anyone looking for simple, proven ways to design a soothing space. AUTHOR EXPERTISE: This book is based on author Olga Trusova's work as a design consultant and as a teacher at Stanford University, where she focuses on a human-centered approach to problem-solving called "design thinking." Here she distills the tenets of design thinking and empowers readers to problem-solve like designers so that they can create soothing spaces that reflect their taste, values, and needs. IMPROVED LIVE/WORK SPACE: In today's era of remote work, it is essential to have a work-from-home space that encourages calm, inspiration, and clarity. This resource is filled with helpful tips for creating organized, productive spaces, making it a must-read for the anyone who works from home. FOR ANY SPACE YOU CALL YOUR OWN: This book offers concrete, easy-to-follow tips. You can pick the advice that works for you and your space, whether you’re a renter, a homeowner, or someone looking to improve an office space. ACCESSIBLE & PRACTICAL: This book is written for a wide range of readers, from design enthusiasts to people with no design experience looking for easy ways to transform their space. The guidance is encouraging and achievable, and the practical design suggestions are accessible and doable, ensuring the book will be useful for anyone, including small space dwellers, DIYers, and new homeowners or renters. Perfect for:Design-minded people and those who love to apply design ideas to their home and work spacesAnyone seeking inspiration for organizing, cleaning, decluttering, or simplifying their surroundings Those who work from home full-time or part-time as well as for business leaders who want fresh ideas for boosting employee morale and productivityFans of Marie Kondo and her popular organization books and Netflix reality showsBirthday, anniversary, holiday, or retirement gift for readers of Calm the Chaos, The Home Edit, or Spark Joy
Microwave Chardonnay
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. 🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱 I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
CuriousCraft
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Cool Whip
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities.
SkyGod
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
FearLeSS
📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Palomino
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Sneaky Lady
This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. 🧘♂️ Finding zen through storytelling – this app makes meditation even more calming. 🧘♂️🎧 Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion.
Emerald Vine
The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
StorySculptor
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Moon Solitaire
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable.
Kawaii Red
I'm no longer missing out on great stories – this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Lightening Trip
Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Psycho Thinker
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Gro
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption.
Eye Candy Kitten
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. 🎉 This app has ignited my passion for reading – I can't get enough of its convenience! 📚🔥 Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Santa's Little Helper
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
White Snare
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
High Deck
Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality. 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!
Centurion Sherman
ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true – from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Upper D3ckR
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
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