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.
Gothic Gucci
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight.
Amphibi-Dangerous
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable.
Sofa King
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Dorothy Solitaire
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together.
Darth 44
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RealmRanger
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. 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.
Trixie
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Whipsaw
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Undergrad Split
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
DriftDetector
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation.
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Tart Voodoo
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Steel Cut Toe
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360
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. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Spitfire
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Mr. Peppermint
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Stud muffin
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Tabasco Dracula
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Pixie
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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