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.
Guillotine Trigger
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Despair
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Tacklebox
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ThoughtTracer
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§ Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Polar Bee
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Mud Pie Man
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RiddleRanger
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The Shield Toronto
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Coma Stalk
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Morbid Angel
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East Army
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SWAT Honey
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Racy Lion
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CoB@lt
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
MindfulMingle
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment.
Greek Rifle
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Grinch Cheese
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Spicy Thunder
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Sun Washer
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Redneck Giorgio
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true β from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. π± Carrying my library in my pocket β this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! ππ User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout.
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