Book description
From the author of the popular Slowdown Farmstead Substack, a collection of stories about cultivating authenticity in an age of great pretend—through our work, our homemaking, our food, our relationships, and our willingness to engage with life’s pleasures and hardships alike.For most of her youth and early adulthood, Tara Couture had a deep fear of death. When her mother left the house, Tara would beg her to stay, certain that death was right around the corner. As the threat loomed in her mind, distraction in its many forms became her only relief.In her twenties, determined to manifest her long-time dream of owning a farm, Tara worked alongside a cattleman, Richard, whose perspectives on life and death would come to transform her own. When Tara found herself in the passenger seat of Richard’s truck out on the Alberta prairie, in search of the bison herd from which they would harvest an animal, she could hardly believe what she had signed up for. But even more surprising was the realization that experience awakened in her: that life and death are inextricably connected. When we shield ourselves from death—or from any of the hard things in life—we close ourselves off to the beauty and richness of a life fully lived.Radiance of the Ordinary is a collection of stories about leaning into that beauty and richness—through the work we choose to engage with, the way we steward the land and make our homes, the food we put into our bodies, the relationships we cultivate, and the attention we pay to the ordinary moments. After all, we never do know how many of those precious moments we have left to savor.
Blister
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Digital Moonshine
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Rope
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Juno Cream
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Club Nola
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Referee
I'm hooked on ListenBook's silky-smooth playback, making my audio sessions truly enjoyable. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Tunez
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Plenty Orange
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
Cereal Killer
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. 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. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Twisty Freesia
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. 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!
Universe Bullet
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VPR
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Lady Peach
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app.
Indestructible Potato
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Genghis Glyph
ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
DreamWeaver
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. 🎉 Rekindling my literary flame – this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. 📖🚀 The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Uncle Psycho
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Pixie
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Truth
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Shimmy Shammy
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. Simplifying my reading routine – this app's ease of use is remarkable. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
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