Book description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer, Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with—and perished from—for more than five thousand years. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out “war against cancer.” The book reads like a literary thriller with cancer as the protagonist. Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that provides hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.
Whipsaw
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WordWanderer
Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
Ozzie Treat
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ByteBard
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Dahlia Bumble
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Stacker of Wheat
🎙️ The app's functionality is a true work of art – it enhances the audiobook experience and brings stories to life. 📚🎨 Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Dandelion
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Instant Star
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. 🎉 Unveiling the joy of reading once again – this app is my gateway to literary wonders! 📚🔓 💡 This app's convenience is a blessing – I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! 📱👩🍳
Berry Succubus
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Bleeker
Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content.
Lady Katniss
Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study routine. It helps me retain information effectively.
Bliss
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Midnight Rider
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration – it's like flipping through pages. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Brick Mooch
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Lilac Lizard
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options.
Stacker of Wheat
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Breezy Mustang
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
EchoEnigma
ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. 🏃♀️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – audiobooks make my runs more exciting! 🏃♀️🎧 The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
BloodEater
🎉 Making each day a new chapter – this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! 📖🌄 🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧 The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive.
Sapiens
Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable! 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.
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