Book description
By the subject of the National Geographic documentary Endurance, streaming soon on Disney+"As thrilling as any tale from the heroic age of exploration. . . Bound's account is a triumph. The storytelling is piano-wire taut, the writing saturated with polar moodiness." ― Sunday TimesThe inside story of how the Endurance, Ernest Shackleton's legendary lost ship, was found in the most hostile sea on Earth, told by the expedition's Director of Exploration.On November 21, 1914, the Endurance succumbed to the surrounding ice. Ernest Shackleton and his crew had navigated the three-masted wooden vessel ten thousand miles to Antarctica in hopes of becoming the first to cross the barren continent, but early season pack ice trapped them in place offshore. Marooned on the ice for six months, Shackleton's expedition to push the limits of human strength took a new form: one of survival against the odds. A century after this legendary story entered the annals of polar exploration, renowned marine archeologist Mensun Bound and an elite team of explorers joined a new global race to find the wrecked Endurance. Bound experienced failure and despair in his attempts to locate the wreck, and very nearly found his own vessel frozen in ice. Finally, a century to the day after Shackleton's burial, the discovery: nearly ten thousand feet below the ice lay a remarkably preserved Endurance, its name still emblazoned on the ship's stern.Told "with passion and flair" (Washington Post), The Ship Beneath the Ice is a modern-day adventure narrative of the intrepid spirit that joins two mariners across the centuries-both of whom accomplished the impossible.
New Cycle
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Tin Mutt
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PepperBurst
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SprkR
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
CuriousCrafter
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Demand Chopper
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
The Flying Mouse
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Wings
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Contrary Mary
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Digger
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Tart Voodoo
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
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ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there.
RiddleRover
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Lightweight
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. 📚💫 Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine.
Cross Thread
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Apple Nola
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
SkyGod
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Willow Dragon
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Red Heroine
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. 🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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