Book description
We all want more free time. But do we know how to use it?'Illuminating and thought-provoking' Darian Leader'Astounding, generous, and quietly exhilarating' Daisy LaFargeThe celebrated psychoanalyst Marion Milner lived for the entirety of the twentieth century. By the age of ninety-eight she had written nine books revealing how free time and creativity are vital for a fulfilled life.Akshi Singh was born ninety years after Milner, in Rajasthan, over four thousand miles away from where Milner lived and worked. At first glance, the worlds of these two women seem entirely separate. Yet when Singh found herself standing at a crossroads in her life and grieving personal loss, she realised the questions and preoccupations Milner was exploring were her own.In Defence of Leisure presents Marion Milner as a writer for our times. In asking the simple question: how do I want to spend my free time? Milner developed a method for discovering her true likes and dislikes. As Singh follows Milner's approach - from keeping a diary to painting, building a home to travelling to the sea - she discovers the importance of rest, creativity and play in all of our lives, and how it can open the door to achieving what we truly desire.'An exquisite, open-hearted celebration of desire, friendship and lives imaginatively lived' Marianne Brooker, author of Intervals'Singh's verve and intelligence radiate from every page' Hannah Zeavin
Midas
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Sweetness
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Landfill Max
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Wolf Tribune
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BuzzBait
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Dandelion
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Chicago Blackout
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Miss Nova
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Virgo Moon
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Swing Setter
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Uncle Buddy
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Sw00sh
Savoring stories has never been this smooth – this app's functionality is genius. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Sylvester Eye
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The Beekeeper
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Contrary Mary
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again.
WittyWordsmith
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King Panther
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Liquid Science
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Lady Fantastic
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏
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