Book description
An instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller from one of the world's leading economists, offering a grand narrative of the century that made us richer than ever, yet left us unsatisfied. "A magisterial history."--Paul Krugman Named a Best Book of 2022 by Financial Times * Economist * Fast Company Before 1870, humanity lived in dire poverty, with a slow crawl of invention offset by a growing population. Then came a great shift: invention sprinted forward, doubling our technological capabilities each generation and utterly transforming the economy again and again. Our ancestors would have presumed we would have used such powers to build utopia. But it was not so. When 1870-2010 ended, the world instead saw global warming; economic depression, uncertainty, and inequality; and broad rejection of the status quo. Economist Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia tells the story of how this unprecedented explosion of material wealth occurred, how it transformed the globe, and why it failed to deliver us to utopia. Of remarkable breadth and ambition, it reveals the last century to have been less a march of progress than a slouch in the right direction.
Chasm Face
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze.
Centurion Sherman
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. 📚👌 Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
Omega Sub
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Sun Washer
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Star Sword
🔥 Audiobook enjoyment at the tap of a finger – this app's functionality is a testament to modern convenience. 📱📖 Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials.
Drop Stone
This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. 📱📖 This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best.
Forger
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. 📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Dora the Destroyer
My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature! ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
Lskeee
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes.
Demand Chopper
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's an essential part of my day. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Atlantic Rim
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RealmRanger
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Lady Peach
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver! User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱
Paris Boost
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. I'm grateful for this app – it's made reading a part of my everyday life.
Austin Shamrock
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
FireBerry
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Flash Protein
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Abiss
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Chicago Blackout
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking and listening has never been this smooth – this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. 🏞️📖 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Knock Out Star
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
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