Book description
Imagine drifting through the cosmos not in a spaceship, but through the warm, engaging voice of Dr. Sheila Kanani. Her debut adult book, The Starspotter's Guide, isn't just a book-it's an invitation to look up, listen, and finally understand the stories woven into the very fabric of the night sky. As someone who first fell in love with space watching Apollo 13, Kanani brings a rare blend of hard-won scientific expertise (a PhD in Saturn's magnetosphere, years at the Royal Astronomical Society) and genuine wonder to every page.
And hearing it as an audiobook? That's where it truly comes alive. Kanani's voice isn't a lecture; it's a late-night conversation with a brilliant, passionate friend who's just shared the most fascinating secret. She takes you from ancient Indian astrologers measuring the year by the stars to Polynesian navigators reading constellations like a map, all while explaining how these stories shaped our modern understanding of Earth and space. You don't just learn what the stars are; you feel why they mattered to people centuries ago, and why they still matter now.
The magic is in the details she makes feel immediate. Picture her describing the Milky Way not as a vague smudge, but as a "curve of light" you might spot on a clear night-suddenly, you're reaching for your phone to check the sky. She doesn't just tell you about distant galaxies; she makes you feel like you're there, floating beside a spacecraft, seeing the cosmos as a living, breathing story. It's endlessly informative, yes, but never overwhelming-like a guide who knows exactly how much to reveal, when.
This isn't dry astronomy. It's the human story of the stars: how they guided explorers, inspired myths, and even helped us map our own planet. Kanani's passion is infectious. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook to step outside, squinting at the sky, trying to spot the patterns she's just described. You'll think about Polynesian sailors and ancient observatories with new respect, realizing the stars weren't just scenery-they were our first guides, our first textbooks, our first dreams of the universe.
The Starspotter's Guide is a gift to anyone who's ever looked up in wonder. It's not just about the science; it's about the connection-to history, to cultures, to the sheer, breathtaking beauty of being part of a species that's always looked to the stars. Kanani's voice, warm and persuasive, makes you feel that connection deeply. By the time the audiobook ends, you won't just be seeing the night sky-you'll be hearing its stories, feeling its weight and wonder, and knowing exactly where to look next. Grab this audiobook, step outside, and let the stars tell their tale. You'll never look up the same way again.
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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