Book description
"What [Ekelund is] addressing is the intention to walk one's way to meaning: the walk as spiritual exercise, a kind of vision quest... A key strategy for finding ourselves, then, is to first get lost."--The New York Times Book Review An ode to paths and the journeys we take through nature, as told by a gifted writer who stopped driving and rediscovered the joys of traveling by foot. Torbjørn Ekelund started to walk--everywhere--after an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive. The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of walking, and an interest in paths emerged. In this poignant, meandering book, Ekelund interweaves the literature and history of paths with his own stories from the trail. As he walks with shoes on and barefoot, through forest creeks and across urban streets, he contemplates the early tracks made by ancient snails and traces the wanderings of Romantic poets, amongst other musings. If we still "understand ourselves in relation to the landscape," Ekelund asks, then what do we lose in an era of car travel and navigation apps? And what will we gain from taking to paths once again? "A charming read, celebrating the relationship between humans and their bodies, their landscapes, and one another."--The Washington Post This book was made possible in part thanks to generous support from NORLA.
Feral Filly
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
MysticMingle
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Napoleonic Haze
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Houston Rocket
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Romance Guppy
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Sloth
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Saturnalia
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Trixie
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Celtic Charger
User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Berry Succubus
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Hog Butcher
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Atlantic Rim
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. It's a treasure trove of knowledge. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
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This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. 🎧 Satiate your reading cravings while managing household affairs – this app has it all! 📚💼 ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session.
Miss Lucky
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Sweet Bacon
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features.
Mental Prophet
The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
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Danger Menace
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. 🚗📖 Transforming traffic jams into opportunities for literary exploration – this app keeps me engaged on the road! 🚗🎧 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.
Chasm Face
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
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