Book description
WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE in SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award One of TIME's 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year - A PEOPLE Best New Book - A Barnes & Noble and SHELF AWARENESS Best Book of 2022 - An Indie Next Pick - One of Winter's Most Eagerly Anticipated Books: VANITY FAIR, VULTURE, BOOKRIOT A fascinating tour of creatures from the surface to the deepest ocean floor, inviting us to envision wilder, grander, and more abundant possibilities for the way we live. "A miraculous, transcendental book." (Ed Yong, author of An Immense World) A queer, mixed race writer working in a largely white, male field, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the mystery of life in the sea, and particularly to creatures living in hostile or remote environments. Each essay in their debut collection profiles one such creature, including: the mother octopus who starves herself while watching over her eggs, the Chinese sturgeon whose migration route has been decimated by pollution and dams, the bizarre, predatory Bobbitt worm (named after Lorena), the common goldfish that flourishes in the wild, and more. Imbler discovers that some of the most radical models of family, community, and care can be found in the sea, from gelatinous chains that are both individual organisms and colonies of clones to deep-sea crabs that have no need for the sun, nourished instead by the chemicals and heat throbbing from the core of the Earth. Exploring themes of adaptation, survival, sexuality, and care, and weaving the wonders of marine biology with stories of their own family, relationships, and coming of age, How Far the Light Reaches is a shimmering, otherworldly debut that attunes us to new visions of our world and its miracles.
Saturn Extreme
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New York Sixlet
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Hoboken Nightingale
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
NightDream
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app β it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. πΌ Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background β love it! π»π§ I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Dangle
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Lope Lope
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New York Sixlet
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy. 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!
Stacker of Wheat
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Lucky Aurora
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Succubus In Training
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed β it's my form of meditation. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey.
Mad Jack
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day.
Light Despair
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Subzero Taffy
Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Shady Prairie
ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Flash Protein
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable.
Candy Butcher
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Chlorine
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. π± My pocket-sized library β this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! ππ± CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
Feral Filly
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Indigo Red
Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. ππ The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. 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.
High Beam
Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a triumph. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
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