Book description
"A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks We swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. We swim for pleasure, for exercise, for healing. But humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not naturalborn swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; today, swimming is one of the most popular activities in the world. Why We Swim is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club that meets in Saddam Hussein's former palace pool, modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, and even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survives a wintry six-hour swim after a shipwreck. New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui, a swimmer herself, dives into the deep, from the San Francisco Bay to the South China Sea, investigating what it is about water that seduces us, and why we come back to it again and again. An immersive, unforgettable, and eye-opening perspective on swimming--and on human behavior itself.
The Happy Jock
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is a triumph.
Digital Moonshine
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Sugar Apple
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MysticMingle
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McDreamy
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Breadmaker
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Bowler
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. 💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically.
Purity
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Cosmic Presence
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Blade
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Clang Glyph
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Good-lookin’
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Shamrock
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ManBreaker
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BuzzBait
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HOV
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Sugar Domino
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Squatch
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Sherm
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch.
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