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.
Tall Honey
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Doughboy, Esq
Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
RealmRanger
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. 🏃♂️📚 I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. 📱📖
Sexual Chocolate
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
ForumFlare
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Sky Trinity
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Essex
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining.
Ozzie Treat
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Killer Merlot
ListenBook's dedication to enhancing the audiobook experience has made it my preferred app for listening to content on the go. 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! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Mauve Cactus
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive.
Cupid Dust
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Are Ess Tee
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion.
Silver Agent
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. 🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly.
Martini Flower
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch – it's like having a personalized reading. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
InsightInkwell
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient!
Steel Heart
🎧 My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. 📚🍳 Audiobooks made easy – this app's functionality is truly a gift. 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.
Mental Prophet
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise.
Beetle King
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Grave Digger
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Polar Bee
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. 🎙️ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn – I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! 🛒📚 💪 Doubling the impact of my workouts – exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! 💪🎧 ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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