Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories--two published for the very first time--all from the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others Tackling some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine, these stories will change the way you think, feel, and see the world. They are Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic, revelatory. Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In "Exhalation," an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In "Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom," the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will.
MythMaker
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Cinder Coffee
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Spitfire
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Renegade Slugger
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WonderWords
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Slint FUBAR
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true standout. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Steel Ginger
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Venom Charms
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Thumb Candy
I can't believe how much more productive I am β I'm learning and growing while multitasking! Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. π± An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality β audiobook listening has never been this effortless. ππ
Campfire Mama
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Gbbledgoodk
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Prof. Screw
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Saturn Extreme
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Dream Killer
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ForumFlare
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Solitaire
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Kazami of Truth
Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
MythMaker
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Bit Sentinel
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
HighBomber
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly.
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