Book description
A vivid and inspiring poetry collection about what's possible when we heed our instincts and honor our intuition, allowing ourselves to strike out for new territories of love, pleasure, and peace. First you must realize you're homesick for all the lives you're not living. Then, you must commit to the road and the rising loneliness. To the sincere thrill of coming apart. So begins Joy Sullivan's Instructions for Traveling West--a lush debut collection that examines what happens when we leave home and leap into the deep unknown. Mid-pandemic, Sullivan left the man she planned to marry, sold her house, quit her corporate job, and drove west. This dazzling collection tells that story as it illuminates the questions haunting us all: What possible futures lie on the horizon? What happens when we heed the call of furious reinvention? A book for anyone flinging themselves into fresh starts, Instructions for Traveling West grapples with loss, loneliness and belonging. These poems teach us that naming our desire is profound alchemy. Each of us holds the power to set our own course forward. Expansive and heart-opening--exquisite in their specificity, galvanizing in their scope--the poems in Instructions for Traveling West speak to the longing that lives within us all. They remind us that "joy is not a trick."
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Sweet Manhattan
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Baked ZD
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Phoenix Tetra
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Fast Draw
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Rando Tank
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level.
Chameleon
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Midnight Rambler
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Crash Override
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Spunky Comet
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Muzish
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. ππ«
Kitchen
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Twitch
I'm impressed by the app's performance β it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Sugar Hiccup
Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Disco Potato
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Effortlessly exploring new worlds β this app's design is user-centric and efficient. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
Heaven Sent
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. π± It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. ππ₯ I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Judge
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ForumFlare
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a game-changer.
Tootsie Killer
Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Stud Buster
The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
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