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
ThoughtTracer
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
Killer Grenade
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
Most Wanted
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. πΌ Making work hours enjoyable β audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. π»π Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Willow Dragon
I used to struggle to find time for books β now, I listen while doing chores! With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Manly Reno
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Guillotine
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Fuzzy Rainbow
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Low Voltage
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Shooter
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. π₯ Elevating my reading routine to new heights β this app is a real page-turner! ππ βοΈ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures β this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! ππ§ The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius.
ThoughtTrailblazer
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. ππ Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier β this app's soothing voices π΄π§ π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨
Burn
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. One of the best audiobooks Iβve heard! The story was compelling, and the narratorβs delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
Light Despair
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a true marvel. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Baby Spell
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§
Treasure Devil
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance β it's like having a personal audiobook curator.
Cuff Queen
π± Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! ππ₯ is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient.
Fast Draw
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§ Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Hobo Samurai
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is truly commendable.
Roller Turtle
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
Bad Badminton
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights β I'm never without a good story. Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind β and this app is my partner in crime. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining.
Pinball Esq
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. I can't stop raving about this app β it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π
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