Book description
From a "born storyteller" (Seattle Times), this playful and moving bestselling book of essays invites us into the miraculous and transcendent moments of everyday life. When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of sixty after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted readers who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the twenty-first century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder about the sanctity of everyday things, and about love and connection in all their forms: spiritual love, brotherly love, romantic love, and even the love of a nine-foot sturgeon. At a moment when the world can sometimes feel darker than ever, Doyle's writing, which constantly evokes the humor and even bliss that life affords, is a balm. His essays manage to find, again and again, exquisite beauty in the quotidian, whether it's the awe of a child the first time she hears a river, or a husband's whiskers that a grieving widow misses seeing in her sink every morning. Through Doyle's eyes, nothing is dull. David James Duncan sums up Doyle's sensibilities best in his introduction to the collection: "Brian Doyle lived the pleasure of bearing daily witness to quiet glories hidden in people, places and creatures of little or no size, renown, or commercial value, and he brought inimitably playful or soaring or aching or heartfelt language to his tellings." A life's work, One Long River of Song invites readers to experience joy and wonder in ordinary moments that become, under Doyle's rapturous and exuberant gaze, extraordinary.
Red Delicious
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Steel
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Toy Town
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Dream Killer
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Sass Burst
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BloodEater
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Chameleon
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Blackfire
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Jigsaw
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Sass Burst
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Father Abbot
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Mental Prophet
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Spicy Thunder
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Lady Peach
Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Freaky Ratbuster
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
ThickSKN
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Stud Buster
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RiddleRanger
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Solitaire
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
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