Book description
A TIME MUST-READ FOR 2024‘A moving story of how easily a life can be submerged by work, and what it takes to regain one's soul’Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand WeeksWhat are you willing to sacrifice to get to the top? What might it take to leave it all behind?Carrie Sun can’t shake the feeling that she’s wasting her life. At twenty-nine, she’s left her job, dropped out of an MBA program and is trapped in an unhappy engagement. So when she gets the opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious hedge funds in the world – as the sole assistant to the firm’s billionaire founder – she can’t say no.But playing the game at the highest levels comes at a cost. Amid the ultimate winners in our winner-takes-all economy, Carrie soon finds her identity swallowed whole, struggling for balance in a world of extremes: of efficiency and excess, status and aspiration, power and fortune.‘A penetrating but all the more necessary critique of extreme wealth and toxic work culture as [Sun] questions what it really means to waste one’s life’ Oprah Daily, The Most Anticipated Books of 2024
Blistered Outlaw
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Spider Fuji
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Joker's Grin
Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. 🎉📚 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition!
Danqqqqq
Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience.
Spoiler
🌟 Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? 🚗📖 Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
AirportHobo XD
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀
ByteBard
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. 📱 A world of books at my fingertips – this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. 📚📱 The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Uncle Buddy
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
SneakerKid
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go – it's my daily companion.
DollFaceKillah
ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Palomino
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired.
Keystone
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book.
ThoughtTraveler
Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. 📚👌 The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Sylvester Eye
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Whipsaw
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Spicy Thunder
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Solitaire
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
LyRz
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible.
Black Walnut
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Genghis Glyph
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
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