Book description
"Hands-down one of the most beautiful books of the year." --NPRFrom beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction--a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us.As a child, Nezhukumatathil called many places home: the grounds of a Kansas mental institution, where her Filipina mother was a doctor; the open skies and tall mountains of Arizona, where she hiked with her Indian father; and the chillier climes of western New York and Ohio. But no matter where she was transplanted--no matter how awkward the fit or forbidding the landscape--she was able to turn to our world's fierce and funny creatures for guidance."What the peacock can do," she tells us, "is remind you of a home you will run away from and run back to all your life." The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. Even in the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil finds beauty and kinship. For it is this way with wonder: it requires that we are curious enough to look past the distractions in order to fully appreciate the world's gifts.Warm, lyrical, and gorgeously illustrated by Fumi Nakamura, World of Wonders is a book of sustenance and joy.
Skirble
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NeoGermal
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RZR
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Onion King
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Osprey
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Chasm Face
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Dark Matter
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AlertXis
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itโs perfect for my needs. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Admiral Tot
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app! An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Tangerine
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Evil Smith
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MythMaker
Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Dredd
My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. 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.
Alpha
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Swedish Twizz
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. Audiobook excellence made simple โ this app's functionality is a true asset.
LocKz
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itโs a fun feature.
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