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.
DriftDetector
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Are Ess Tee
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Milan Call Back
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Feral Filly
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Star Killer
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. 🎉 Making each day a new chapter – this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! 📖🌄 💪 Doubling the impact of my workouts – exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! 💪🎧 The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
Troubled Chick
I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Star Jammer
Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Sepukku
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch.
Troubadour
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
DollFaceKillah
With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting – pure magic! Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch.
Romance Princess
Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. 👀📚 Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier – this app's soothing voices 😴🎧
Snout Pixie
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Microwave Chardonnay
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. 📱 My secret to staying well-read – this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! 📚📱 🎧 Making housework more enjoyable – audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. 🧹📚 CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Cabbie
I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Heaven Sent
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Tornado Maker
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
FireBrang
With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Elder Pogue
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. 🏃♀️📚 Running with purpose – audiobooks keep my mind engaged as I conquer my fitness goals. 🏃♀️🎧 Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Rooster
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Jo Jo Spooky
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds. I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
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