Book description
A vivid historical imagining of life in the early United States "This is a wonderful book. . . . An extraordinary achievement."--Edmund de Waal, New York Times bestselling author of The Hare with Amber Eyes Set amid the glimmering lakes and disappearing forests of the early United States, The Forest imagines how a wide variety of Americans experienced their lives. Part truth, part fiction, and featuring both real and invented characters, the book follows painters, poets, enslaved people, farmers, and artisans living and working in a world still made largely of wood. Some of the historical characters--such as Thomas Cole, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fanny Kemble, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nat Turner--are well-known, while others are not. But all are creators of private and grand designs. The Forest unfolds in brief stories. Each episode reveals an intricate lost world. Characters cross paths or go their own ways, each striving for something different but together forming a pattern of life. For Alexander Nemerov, the forest is a description of American society, the dense and discontinuous woods of nation, the foliating thoughts of different people, each with their separate shade and sun. Through vivid descriptions of the people, sights, smells, and sounds of Jacksonian America, illustrated with paintings, prints, and photographs, The Forest brings American history to life on a human scale. Published in association with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Aqua Monsoon
I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
Copilot
This app is not just about convenience β it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Rummy Stickers
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments β I'm forever grateful. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app!
Dance Bloom
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QuantumQuipper
Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Dove Dolce
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly β it's a game-changer. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Uluru Walker
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Dez North
Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
Terror Master
ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
Skittle Mine
ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Show Boat
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Sleek Assassin
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Spooky Yellowjacket
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Pigeon Woman
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. π Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! π±π Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Pitfall
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
High Kingdom Warrior
The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
CuriousCoder
I've become addicted to this app β in the best possible way! ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Freaky Ratbuster
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness.
Kamikaze Grandma
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Charms
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true β from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable β this app's design is a triumph. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
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