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.
Winter Underdog
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Moon Orchid
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again – but in a modern, convenient way. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading 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!
Jelly Camber
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Captain Peroxide
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way.
New York Mood
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Fennel Dove
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration – it's like flipping through pages. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Dewdrop Doll
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. 🎉 Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! 📚💫 Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app!
Bambi Benz
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Valley Guardian
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny! This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Gothic Slacker
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Pocket Muzzie
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. 📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
M8deUp
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Judge
This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
SWAT Honey
📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Sick Saurus
The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Disco Thunder
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it.
Trixie Doodle
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠 Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
ForumFlare
ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Lounge Master
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Bambi Benz
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
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