Book description
A New York Times Notable Book Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A personal, lyrical narrative about storytelling and empathy, from the author of Orwell's Roses Apricots. Her mother's disintegrating memory. An invitation to Iceland. Illness. These are Rebecca Solnit's raw materials, but The Faraway Nearby goes beyond her own life, as she spirals out into the stories she heard and read--from fairy tales to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein--that helped her navigate her difficult passge. Solnit takes us into the lives of others--an arctic cannibal, the young Che Guevara among the leprosy afflicted, a blues musician, an Icelandic artist and her labyrinth--to understand warmth and coldness, kindness and imagination, decay and transformation, making art and making self. This captivating, exquisitely written exploration of the forces that connect us and the way we tell our stories is a tour de force of association, a marvelous Russian doll of a book that is a fitting companion to Solnit's much-loved A Field Guide to Getting Lost.
MeeP
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Gov Skull
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Black Mustard
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Skylark
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MysticMingle
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Chocolate Thunder
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Lord Theus
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42nd Street
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Automatic Slicer
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THRESHmSTR
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Moonflower
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Guncap Slingbad
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Toe
Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Sun Leo
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Night Train
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Santa's Little Helper
I'm hooked on this app β it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Cosmo
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Devil Bread
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Spoiler
ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds.
Silver Cup
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection β there's always something new to discover. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
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