Book description
A "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must Read"A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis."--Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of An Immense WorldA spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanityOne of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope. In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, from the days of Galileo and Copernicus to our contemporary quest for exoplanets. Along the way, she interweaves insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that in turn inspire scientists. Incorporating expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, philosophical inquiry, and pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to Arrival, The Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human?
New York Sixlet
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Unleashed
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Mafia Princess
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Shwatson
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Day Hawk
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ManMaker
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Eight Patrol
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Serendipity
This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly.
RiddleRover
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Short Firecracker
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Snout Pixie
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Crossing Guard
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Shady Lady
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Cross Thread
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable.
Dallas Burn
is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Dream Killer
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
Winter Bite
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Pink Stream
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Frosty Squid
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General Finish
I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance β it's like having a personal audiobook curator. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly.
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