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
Burn
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Heaven Sent
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GiddeeUP
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Miss Mustard
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K-Tin Man
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MuseMaster
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
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Babe
This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Pearl Girl
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Runway Darling
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Lady Peach
CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
BuzzMouse
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Disco Thunder
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Lucky Aurora
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
Runway Darling
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
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