Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Provocative and appealing . . . well worth your extremely limited time." --Barbara Spindel, The Wall Street JournalThe average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks. Nobody needs telling there isn't enough time. We're obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless battle against distraction; and we're deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and "life hacks" to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the challenge of how best to use our four thousand weeks. Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Oliver Burkeman delivers an entertaining, humorous, practical, and ultimately profound guide to time and time management. Rejecting the futile modern fixation on "getting everything done," Four Thousand Weeks introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing finitude, showing how many of the unhelpful ways we've come to think about time aren't inescapable, unchanging truths, but choices we've made as individuals and as a society--and that we could do things differently.
Goldman
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Tweety
I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Show Off
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Leaf Assassin
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Necromancer
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Gothic Gucci
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey.
Sidewalk Enforcer
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. This app is a lifesaver! I can now enjoy my favorite books on the go. 🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚
Tunez
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
InfinityInsight
🏝️🎧 Escaping to paradise with a beach read – this app is my vacation in audio form! 🏖️📖 🚶♀️🌌 This app's functionality makes every walk an adventure – I'm immersed in stories as I explore the world around me. 🏞️📖 ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Lime
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
CloudFrenzy
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket – truly amazing! Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! My workouts have become more enjoyable and productive with ListenBook's compatibility with Apple Watch. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. 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.
Buckshot
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
ForumFlare
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Double Eerie
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences.
ThoughtTrailblazer
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content – it's a real game-changer. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! 📱🎧
Versace-Cat
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
Tough Nut
💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Blackfire
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection.
Miss Lucky
Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits.
Bad Beh8vior
ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
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