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.
Low Menace
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive.
IdeaAlchemy
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
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Sick Saurus
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Alley Fiend
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MythMaker
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Stud muffin
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Unseen
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EchoExplorer
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RealmRanger
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Polar Bee
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Pepper
Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! I love the car mode. Itβs so convenient for listening while driving. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Mule Lock
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Hairpin
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Energy
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Blister
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. No more straining my eyes β this app lets me 'read' with my ears! Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Prof. Smirk
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound β it adds a personal touch. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is a triumph.
Racy Lion
With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
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