Book description
Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world's first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane's work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.They meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, whose deposits of phosphorus once helped to feed the world. Now the tiny atoll has been chosen for humanity's next adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. But first, the island's residents must vote to greenlight the project or turn the seasteaders away.Set in the world's largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game, and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.
About the Author
Richard Powers has published thirteen novels. He is a MacArthur Fellow and received the National Book Award. His most recent book, The Overstory, won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. He lives in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Wrangler Jim
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Microwave
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Spitfire
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LyRz
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ByteBard
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Trip
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Willow Dragon
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Hairpin
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Hyper Kong
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Bearded Angler
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Tall Sally
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story!
LifeRobber
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DreamDiver
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Copilot
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys.
TulipCake
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Forger
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Zod
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RiddleRanger
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's a game-changer.
Mr. Thanksgiving
πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π πΌ Merging work and pleasure β audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! π»π§
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