Book description
Before he authored the dystopian 1984 and the allegorical Animal Farm, George Orwell was a journalist, reporting on England's working class -- an investigation that led him to examine democratic socialism. In the 1930s, the Left Book Club, a socialist group in England, sent George Orwell to investigate the poverty and mass unemployment in the industrial north of England. Once there, he went beyond the requests of the book club, to investigate the employed as well. Orwell chose to live as the coal miners did -- sleeping in foul lodgings, subsisting on a meager diet, struggling to feed a family on a dismal wage, and going down into the hellish, backbreaking mines. What Orwell saw clarified his feelings about socialism, and in The Road to Wigan Pier, he pointedly tells why socialism, the only remedy to the shocking conditions he had witnessed, repelled "so many normal decent people." "Orwell's code was a simple one, based on truth and 'deceny'; he was important -- and original -- because he insisted on applying that code to his own Socialist comrades as well as to the class enemy...It is the best sociological reporting I know."--The New Yorker
Whistler
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Treasure Devil
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Earl of Arms
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Drop Stone
The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Feral Cookie
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. π‘ Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine β this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. π±π
Shimmy Shammy
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Po1son
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SunnySnap
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Zero Corn
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Beetle King
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis.
Onion King
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories.
CuriousCoder
Iβm blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and Iβve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Sly Silvermoon
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Twix Bond
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Ginger Chaos
Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Heaven Sent
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys β thank you, app! π± My secret to staying well-read β this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! ππ±
Low Voltage
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Black Mustard
This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Orange Teflon
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Necessary Momentum
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. π±π The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
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