Book description
On the eve of her sixtieth birthday, Nina Shengold embarks on a challenge: to walk the path surrounding the Catskills' glorious Ashokan Reservoir every day for a year, at all times of day and in all kinds of weather, trying to find something new every time. Armed with lively curiosity, infectious enthusiasm, and renewed stubbornness, she hits the path every day with all five senses wide open, searching for details that glint. As Shengold explores the secrets of this spectacular place, she rediscovers the glories of solitude and an expanded community, both human and animal. Step by step, her reservoir walks rekindle connections with family, strangers, and friends, with a landscape she grows to revere, and with a new sense of self. Like the writings of John Burroughs, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez, Shengold's reflections on her personal journey will resonate with outdoor enthusiasts and armchair hikers alike. Quietly transformative, Reservoir Year encourages readers to find their own ways to unplug and slow down, reconnecting with nature, reviving old passions and sparking some new ones along the path.
Desert Haze
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Bleach
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. 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!
PP Dubs
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Bleach
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Guillotine Trigger
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Winded On Friday
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EchoEnigma
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Ella of Light
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
AxelRoad
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Street Jolly
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is β it's like being inside the story. The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Sweet Manhattan
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StorySculptor
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BlacKitten
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King Bass
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Intimidation Station
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Cardinal Rebel
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Boost Princess
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Spontan8ty
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. π±π Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Cooger
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse β chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable.
Drift
π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
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