Book description
'Modern, revealing and restorative, a coastal treasure' Amy Liptrot'Like its talismanic title, Huband's voice is distinct and singular. A gorgeous reckoning with the sea, islands and mythology' Sinead Gleeson'A wild melding of body and landscape. A deep, immersive, storm-tossed read' Helen Jukes'As vital and complex as the oceans themseleves' Joanna PocockA powerful journey of sea and self, trial and hope on the islands of ShetlandWhen a seed falls from a vine in the tropics and is carried by ocean currents across the Atlantic to the shores of Western Europe - it is known as a sea bean. It is still considered lucky to find a sea bean on the shore, they have been used as magical charms for more than a thousand years.Sally's search for a sea bean begins not long after she moves to the windswept archipelago of Shetland. When pregnancy triggers a chronic illness and forces her to slow down, Sally takes to the beaches. There she discovers treasure freighted with story and curiosities that connect her to the world.The wild shores of Shetland offer glimpses of orcas swimming through the ocean at dusk, the chance to release a tiny storm petrel into the dark of the night and a path of hope. This beachcombing path takes her from the Faroese archipelago to the Orkney islands, and the Dutch island of Texel. It opens a world of ancient myths, fragile ecology, and deep human history. It brings her to herself again.Sea Bean is a message in a bottle. An interconnection of our oceans, communities and ourselves, and an invitation to feel belonging when we are adrift.
Winded On Friday
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Thumb Candy
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly.
BuffFreak
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Curio
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General Finish
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Pink C
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DuckDuck
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HedgeH0g2
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Skittle Mine
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Delicious
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Winter Bite
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Steel Heart
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers.
Squatch
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Plenty Orange
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Insane SweepKick
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Sweetness
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WanderWord
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ThoughtTracer
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Low Menace
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Mental Prophet
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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