Book description
"In many ways, I was an independent woman," writes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Alice Steinbach. "For years I'd made my own choices, paid my own bills, shoveled my own snow." But somehow she had become dependent in quite another way. "I had fallen into the habit of defining myself in terms of who I was to other people and what they expected of me." But who was she away from the people and things that defined her? In this exquisite book, Steinbach searches for the answer to this question in some of the most beautiful and exciting places in the world: Paris, where she finds a soul mate; Oxford, where she takes a course on the English village; Milan, where she befriends a young woman about to be married. Beautifully illustrated with postcards from Steinbach's journeys, this revealing and witty book transports you into a fascinating inner and outer journey, an unforgettable voyage of discovery. Praise for Without Reservations: "A rich account of one woman's journey through Europe and into the self." --Us Weekly "I loved going along with Alice Steinbach as she goes off on this rare, wonderful adventure, an escape into discovering herself and some of the truly magical places in this world." --DOMINICK DUNNE "More than a chronicle of the writer's search for self-discovery, Without Reservations is a lovely travelogue." --Chicago Tribune "The best books, like the best vacations, contain unexpected delights, surprises that enrich the soul as well as the senses. This is a book about love, and longing, and the passage of time. It's about hope, and courage, and the resiliency of memory. This book is a feast. Bon appétit!" --The Des Moines Register "Beautifully written, clear, insightful, thoughtful . . . Steinbach's book should be taken in slowly and savored all the way." --St. Petersburg Times
Manimal
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Referee
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Twin Blaze
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Natural Gold
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Freeway
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WanderWord
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D-Hog-Day
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Princess Dove
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Virgo Moon
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
Infinite Hole
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Voluntary
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Twisty Dew
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Twinkle Cocoa
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RiddleRover
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QuestQuill
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Alley Cat
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Sky Bully
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West Warrior
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LoreLoomer
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is a triumph. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Granola Dove
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is a true gift.
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