Book description
"Lace up your hiking boots! Let Griffin guide you over granite mountains, through thunderstorms, and wildflower-studded meadows." -Barbara Olson Lawrence, author of the forthcoming Drawing WaterThree friends, women in their fifties, set out to hike "the most beautiful long-distance trail in the world," the John Muir Trail. From the outset, their adventure is complicated by self-inflicted accidents and ferocious weather, then enriched when they "adopt" a young hiker abandoned by her partner along the trail.The women experience the terror of lightning at eleven-thousand feet, the thrill of walking through a towering waterfall, and the joy of dancing among midnight moonshadows. For a month, they live immersed in vast natural beauty, tackle the trail's physical demands, and find camaraderie among an ensemble cast of eccentric trail characters. Together, they are pulled forward toward the trail's end atop the highest peak in the High Sierra, Mt. Whitney, and the culmination of their transformative journey.Force of Nature is equal parts gripping adventure tale, personal memoir, and vivid nature writing.
About the Author
Joan lives under the spell of wanderlust. She takes wing, whenever possible, for actual destinations near and far and for literary locales in the pages of books. A third-generation Californian and proud UCLA Bruin, Joan lives in the Northern California foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada, a world she loves exploring. Joan navigated her way through two careers-marketing computers, then sailboats-before applying her love of storytelling to her dual passions for teaching and writing.
Broomspun
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Devil Blade
With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move β it's like having a tutor by my side. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
RiddleRover
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The Shield Toronto
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Pompeii Unicorn
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MythMaker
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360
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Speedwell
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Skylark
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Toolmaker
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
East Army
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Sun Lemon
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Sandbox
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Daisy Stick
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Little Drunk Girl
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Clover Rabbit
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. ποΈ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! πΆββοΈπ Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
AlertXis
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Alley Frog
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Sloth
Finally, an app that values usability β navigating and listening is a breeze! I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Prof. Smirk
π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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