Book description
"In her new book, Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living, designer Lauren Liess shares how she imbues any space with warmth and energy." ―Martha Stewart Living Let Lauren Liess, star of HGTV's Best House on the Block, walk you through her decorating process step-by-step. Lauren takes you beyond the basics and invites readers to incorporate the main components of her familiar design aesthetic: nature, easy living, and approachability. She wants to help you create a home where humble materials and found objects are celebrated, a home in which both style and soul might endure throughout the years. With evocative photos and substantive design advice, Down to Earth focuses on creating a lifestyle that inspires creativity and functionality. Chapters here include Point of View; Timelessness; Something Old, Something New; Nature; and Simplicity. Lauren believes that creating a home means creating the lifestyle you want--relaxed, unplugged, natural, and full of beauty. Here she shows readers how to incorporate six guiding principles in six unique homes: A new farmhouse A classic American historical home A lakeside contemporary house A modern villa A turn-of-the-century American foursquare A cedar and glass house on a bluff Lauren writes, "Down to Earth explores the key elements of my aesthetic through a collection of homes that I believe embody the natural, relaxed, collected, and easy way of living I've come to love so much. . . . I hope this exploration into what down-to-earth means to me inspires you to create your own carefree, easy, and most important, fully present kind of life at home."
Earl of Arms
I've never been so entertained while doing household chores – this app is a lifesaver! ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. 🏝️🎧 Soaking up the sun while indulging in beach reads – this app is my ultimate relaxation companion. 🏖️📚
Red Delicious
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content – it's a real game-changer. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Count Eagle
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Black Mustard
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
West Warrior
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
TrinitySoul
🌌 Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner – this app adds flavor to every meal! 🍲📖 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless.
Skittle Mine
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail.
Orange Teflon
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use.
WonderWords
I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. 🎙️ The app's functionality is a true work of art – it enhances the audiobook experience and brings stories to life. 📚🎨 As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
TrinitySoul
Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏 I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
K-Tin Man
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate.
Mr. Spy
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Noise Toy
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Tough Nut
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Sugar Domino
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Tan Stallion
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! 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!
GiddeeUP
I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy.
VenusLion
CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Pop Bee
I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Tabasco Dracula
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is truly commendable. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
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