Book description
'What a wonderful book this is. I loved the enchanting and beautifully written story but also the fascinating and thoughtful excursions along the way.' – Nigel Slater‘A garden contains secrets, we all know that: buried elements that might put on strange growth or germinate in unexpected places. The garden that I chose had walls, but like every garden it was interconnected, wide open to the world . . .’In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work drew her into an exhilarating investigation of paradise and its long association with gardens. Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton’s Paradise Lost to John Clare’s enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth.But the story of the garden doesn’t always enact larger patterns of privilege and exclusion. It’s also a place of rebel outposts and communal dreams. From the improbable queer utopia conjured by Derek Jarman on the beach at Dungeness to the fertile vision of a common Eden propagated by William Morris, new modes of living can and have been attempted amidst the flower beds, experiments that could prove vital in the coming era of climate change.The result is a humming, glowing tapestry, a beautiful and exacting account of the abundant pleasures and possibilities of gardens: not as a place to hide from the world but as a site of encounter and discovery, bee-loud and pollen-laden.
NexusNavigator
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver! ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
RiddleRover
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Flashpoint
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Tweety
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Domino Combat
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Cujo
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Shady Prairie
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Red Hot Kevorkian
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives.
Pinball Wizard
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Killer Curio
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. 🏝️ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures – this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. ☀️📖 Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Firefly
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Engine Eye
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Eye Candy Kitten
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions.
LyRz
ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Undergrad
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Teeder
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Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
Saturnalia
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Sir Shove
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks.
Broomspun
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
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