Book description
In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell-host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place-introduces seventy-five inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. Profiled women include flower farmer Erin Benzakein; codirector of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman; plantswoman Flora Grubb; edible and cultural landscape designer Leslie Bennett; Caribbean-American writer and gardener Jamaica Kincaid; soil scientist Elaine Ingham; landscape designer Ariella Chezar; floral designer Amy Merrick, and many more. Rich with personal stories and insights, Jewell's portraits reveal a devotion that transcends age, locale, and background, reminding us of the profound role of green growing things in our world-and our lives.
Gold Bentley
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. 💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy. 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!
ForumFusion
I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. 📚📱 ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Sleek Zelda
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. 💃 Dancing through chores with audiobooks – this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! 🎶📚
MysticMingle
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
180
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access.
Sleek Zelda
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family.
Thunder Tank
Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's functionality is a true delight. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
Dahlia Bumble
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
CodeExia
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
High Deck
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app.
Steel
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
D-Hog-Day
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic – what a win! The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Shay
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. 🧘♂️ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks – mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. 🧘♂️🎧
Breadmaker
This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app! 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!
Tangerine
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Super Flick
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Tomcat
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. I can't imagine my life without this app – it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. 🎉 This app is a testament to thoughtful design – its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. 📚✨
Buckshot
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
RealmRanger
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Intimidating Presence
⏰ Waking up to audiobooks – mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! ☀️🎧 is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. 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!
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