Book description
"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." -- Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays, Annie Dillard--the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood--illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard's own experiences while writing her works, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions.
Pockets
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
Red Delicious
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠 No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Trash Master
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Mr. Thanksgiving
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Lucky Brandy
As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Tweety Bun Bun
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
Santa's Little Helper
Simplifying audiobook adventures – this app's ease of use is a delight. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks.
Freaky Ratbuster
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Canary Apple Red
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Icy Avenger
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
MicroStar
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Accidental Genius
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
Guncap Slingbad
ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Bad Beh8vior
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Hobo Samurai
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Snow Cream
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. Gone are the days of fumbling with different formats – this app's comprehensive support ensures I can enjoy any audiobook without a hitch. 🎉🔊 The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Hobo Samurai
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
InsightfulInk
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Disco Thunder
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Virgo Moon
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
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