Book description
An invaluable companion for any writer seeking to make the writing life a more complex and cooperative venture "Illuminating, deeply endearing essays."--Ron Charles, Washington Post "A lovely, loving letter to aspiring writers."--Diego Báez, Booklist In these intimate and eloquent meditations, the award-winning poet Carl Phillips shares lessons he has learned about the writing life, an "apprenticeship to what can never fully be mastered." Drawing on forty years of teaching and mentoring emerging writers, he weaves his experiences as a poet with the necessary survival skills, including ambition, stamina, silence, politics, practice, audience, and community. In the tradition of Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, and Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, this is an invaluable companion for writers at every stage of their journey. Phillips's book serves as a partner in speculation and an invitation to embrace mystery.
Daffy Girl
This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Arsenic Coo
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Guillotine
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres – there's something for everyone. ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Metal Aphrodite
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Sw33per
Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! 📱🔊 Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Old Regret
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. 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!
Delicious Cupid
This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's elegant design and robust functionality make it a must-have for anyone who loves to listen on the go. 🎧📱 ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve 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!
Woo Woo
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Spit Turanga
🛌 Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. 🌙📚 Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
360
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
FLAK Angel
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, becoming an indispensable companion for various activities. Its user-friendly interface, features, and performance make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
Fire Queen
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient.
Kazmii
💡 Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine – this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. 📱📖 I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Rocky Highway
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. 🎧 Audiobooks anywhere, anytime – this app's convenience is unbeatable! 🌟📚 💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧
Heaven Sent
🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate.
PP Dubs
I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Mauve Cactus
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
K-9
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis.
Crossing Guard
🎧 An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand – this app is pure convenience! 📚🌟 User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization.
Twix Esses
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions.
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