Book description
Imagine leaning back, eyes closed, as Joanne Baker's voice guides you through the vast, whispering history of humanity's connection to the stars. This isn't just a book about astronomy-it's a deeply personal, utterly captivating audiobook that makes the cosmos feel intimately close. As Lewis Dartnell says, it's an "exhilarating exploration," and listening to Baker weave together science, culture, and her own awe-like the raw wonder of a total eclipse in Idaho or the ancient stones of Samarkand's observatory-transforms the narrative into pure magic. Her tone is warm, thoughtful, and effortlessly engaging, turning complex ideas into moments of shared discovery. Rebecca Boyle calls it a "contemplative journey," and that's exactly what you'll feel: a gentle, profound reminder that the stars have always been a mirror to our own stories, from Mesopotamian moon worship to H.G. Wells' dreams. Baker, a former astrophysicist, doesn't just explain the universe-she makes you feel how it's woven into the fabric of our lives, across every culture and century. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook not to take notes, but to simply stare up at the night sky, newly seeing the ancient stories in the constellations. It's a rare gift: a book that doesn't just inform, but renews your sense of wonder. In a world that often feels disconnected, Starwatchers is a luminous, human reminder that we've always been starlight, gazing back. Perfect for quiet nights or long drives, it's the kind of listen that lingers long after the final word fades.
The China Wall
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TrixiePhany
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Twitch
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Force
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Night Magnet
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Undergrad
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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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