Book description
This rich, endlessly engaging novel is, one hopes, the first in a long career for an author who has the talent and imagination to write whatever she wants. --The New York Times In the tradition of Station Eleven, Severance and The Dog Stars, a beautifully written and emotionally stirring dystopian novel about how our dreams of the future may shift as our environment changes rapidly, even as the earth continues to spin. The year is 1873, and a bison hunter named Samson travels the Kansas plains, full of hope for his new country. The year is 1975, and an adolescent girl named Bea walks those very same plains; pregnant, mute, and raised in extreme seclusion, she lands in an institution, where a well-meaning psychiatrist struggles to decipher the pictures she draws of her past. The year is 2027 and, after a series of devastating storms, a tenacious engineer named Paul has left behind his banal suburban existence to build a floating city above the drowned streets that were once New Orleans. There with his poet daughter he rules over a society of dreamers and vagabonds who salvage vintage dresses, ferment rotgut wine out of fruit, paint murals on the ceiling of the Superdome, and try to write the story of their existence. The year is 2073, and Moon has heard only stories of the blue planet--Earth, as they once called it, now succumbed entirely to water. Now that Moon has come of age, she could become a mother if she wanted to-if only she understood what a mother is. Alone on Mars with her two alien uncles, she must decide whether to continue her family line and repopulate humanity on a new planet. A sweeping family epic, told over seven generations, as America changes and so does its dream, Walk the Vanished Earth explores ancestry, legacy, motherhood, the trauma we inherit, and the power of connection in the face of our planet's imminent collapse. This is a story about the end of the world--but it is also about the beginning of something entirely new. Thoughtful, warm, and wildly prescient, this work of bright imagination promises that, no matter what the future looks like, there is always room for hope.
Marshmallow Treat
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Shay
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
PixelPilgrim
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
Red Delicious
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Blade
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Snow Hound
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Intimidation Station
🎧 This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work – genius! 📚💼 The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use.
Criss Cross
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Abiss
I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
VisionVortex
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. 🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧
Knock Out Star
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. 🎉📚 Reigniting my passion for books – this app is my newfound reading obsession! 🔥🎧
Poppy Coffee
📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Versace-Cat
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Stud
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Killer Curio
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. 🌟 Elevating everyday moments – this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. 📚✨
NoiseCake
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching.
Lord Theus
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. 🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved!
Black Hole Necromancer
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Scooby Did
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. 🎉 Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks – this app turns errands into epic quests! 🛒📖 I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Impulse
ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
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