Book description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A bittersweet study in both grief and joy." ---Time "A sparklingly beautiful memoir-in-vignettes" (Isaac Fitzgerald, New York Times bestselling author) that explores coming of age in your middle age--from the bestselling poet and author of Keep Moving. "Life, like a poem, is a series of choices." In her memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, poet Maggie Smith explores the disintegration of her marriage and her renewed commitment to herself. The book begins with one woman's personal heartbreak, but its circles widen into a reckoning with contemporary womanhood, traditional gender roles, and the power dynamics that persist even in many progressive homes. With the spirit of self-inquiry and empathy she's known for, Smith interweaves snapshots of a life with meditations on secrets, anger, forgiveness, and narrative itself. The power of these pieces is cumulative: page after page, they build into a larger interrogation of family, work, and patriarchy. You Could Make This Place Beautiful, like the work of Deborah Levy, Rachel Cusk, and Gina Frangello, is an unflinching look at what it means to live and write our own lives. It is a story about a mother's fierce and constant love for her children, and a woman's love and regard for herself. Above all, this memoir is "extraordinary" (Ann Patchett) in the way that it reveals how, in the aftermath of loss, we can discover our power and make something new and beautiful.
Dallas Foxface
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Feral Cookie
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Star Scratch
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app.
Necessary Momentum
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ππ§ Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
SpellTansy
I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app. ππ Rekindling my passion for books β this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! π₯π I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Gumby Train
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice.
Sky
Savoring stories has never been this smooth β this app's functionality is genius. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Predator
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
Scooby Did
ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. ππ§ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my moodβwhat a creative addition! Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Babe
Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π I'm impressed by the app's performance β it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Mr. Wholesome
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser β a time-saver! With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place.
Alley Fiend
The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Lunar Treat
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Brick Mooch
πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover.
Yellow Menace
The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Y0dler
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy. Download options are plenty β I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream!
Screwtape
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Mad Robin
Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Mr. Alien
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
ELLerG!c
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
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