Book description
From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life comes a revised, fully up-to-date edition of Designing Your New Work Life, a timely, urgently needed book that shows us how to transform our new uncharted work life into a meaningful dream job or company. With practical, useful tools, tips, and design ideas that show us how to navigate disruption (global, regional, or personal) and create new possibilities for our post-COVID work world and beyond. Bill Burnett and Dave Evans successfully taught graduate and undergraduate students at Stanford University and readers of their best-selling book, Designing Your Life ("The prototype for a happy life." --Brian Lehrer, NPR), that designers don't analyze, worry, think, complain their way forward; they build their way forward. And now more than ever, we all need creative and adaptable tools to cope with the chaos caused by COVID-19. In Designing Your New Work Life, Burnett and Evans show us how design thinking can transform our present job, and how it can improve our experience of work in times of disruption. All disruption is personal, write Burnett and Evans, as with the life-altering global pandemic we are living through now. Designing Your New Work Life makes clear that disruption is the new normal, that it is here to stay and that it is accelerating. And in the book's new chapters, Burnett and Evans show us step by step, how to design our way through disruption and how to stay ahead of it--and thrive. Burnett and Evans's Disruption Design offers us a radical new concept that makes use of the designer mindsets: Curiosity, Reframing, Radical collaboration, Awareness, Bias to action, Storytelling, to find our way through these unchartered times. In Designing Your New Work Life, Burnett and Evans show us, with tools, tips, and design ideas, how we can make new possibilities available even when our lives have been disrupted (be it globally, regionally, or personally), giving us the tools to enjoy the present moment and allowing us to begin to prototype our possible future.
WordWanderer
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
1st Degree
ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Ember Master
I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
QuantumQuipper
I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. 🌟📚 Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Dove Dolce
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖
Demolition Queen
ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Capital F
I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook.
Admiral Tot
I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Are Ess Tee
The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Bowie
⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 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 feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
PixelPathfinder
ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app! The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Zorkle Sporkle
💃 Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores – pure joy! 💃📖 The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
3P-own
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment.
Gr8 Flick
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Queen Ginger
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers! High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Lady Peach
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
Omega Sub
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Mauve Cactus
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine.
Demand Chopper
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life.
Troubadour
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! 📱 My secret to staying well-read – this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! 📚📱 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
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