Book description
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. "An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment."--Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet For more than a decade, Gretchen Rubin had been studying happiness and human nature. Then, one day, a visit to her eye doctor made her realize that she'd been overlooking a key element of happiness: her five senses. She'd spent so much time stuck in her head that she'd allowed the vital sensations of life to slip away, unnoticed. This epiphany lifted her from a state of foggy preoccupation into a world rediscovered by seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching. In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and her own efforts to practice what she learns, she investigates the profound power of tuning in to the physical world. From the simple pleasures of appreciating the magic of ketchup and adding favorite songs to a playlist, to more adventurous efforts like creating a daily ritual of visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and attending Flavor University, Rubin show us how to experience each day with depth, delight, and connection. In the rush of daily life, she finds, our five senses offer us an immediate, sustainable way to cheer up, calm down, and engage the world around us--as well as a way to glimpse the soul and touch the transcendent. Life in Five Senses is an absorbing, layered story of discovery filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and use our powers of perception to live fuller, richer lives--and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love.
Z-Boy
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Senior Smurf
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Dark Burn
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NecroBull
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Shadow Bishop
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Mustard Centaur
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Hightower
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Lady Petal
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The Shield Toronto
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Skittle Mine
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Pluto
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Palomino
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Coffee
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Cumulo
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Sky
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Spider Fuji
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Saturn Extreme
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done! The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Preach Man
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Whipsaw
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Fire Queen
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. ποΈ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures β this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. βοΈπ Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience.
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