Book description
An existential manual for tragic optimists, can-do pessimists, and compassionate doomers With global warming projected to rocket past the 1.5 C limit, lifelong activist Andrew Boyd is thrown into a crisis of hope, and off on a quest to learn how to live with the "impossible news" of our climate doom. He searches out eight of today's leading climate thinkers -- from activist Tim DeChristopher to collapse-psychologist Jamey Hecht, grassroots strategist adrienne maree brown, eco-philosopher Joana Macy, and Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer -- asking them: "Is it really the end of the world? and if so, now what?" With gallows humor and a broken heart, Boyd steers readers through their climate angst as he walks his own. Boyd's journey takes him from storm-battered coastlines to pipeline blockades and "hopelessness workshops." Along the way, he maps out our existential options, and tackles some familiar dilemmas: "Should I bring kids into such a world?" "Can I lose hope when others can't afford to?" and "Why the fuck am I recycling?" He finds answers that will surprise, inspire, and maybe even make you laugh. Drawing on wisdom traditions Eastern, Western, and Indigenous, Boyd crafts an insightful and irreverent guide for achieving a "better catastrophe." This is vital reading for everyone navigating climate anxiety and grief as our world hurtles towards an unthinkable crisis. AWARDS BRONZE 2023 Living Now Book Awards: Social Activism / Charity
Contrary Mary
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CosPlatoon
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Snapdragon
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
Tomcat
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SunVolt
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Curio
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Night Magnet
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Forger
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McDreamy
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education โ it's brilliant! CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable.
Sherwood Gladiator
ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features.
Wings
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
TeederSmartie
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
Demand Chopper
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Red Heroine
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Twix Bond
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. ๐ Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking โ this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! ๐ฒ๐ The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
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