Book description
As featured in The New York Times, T Magazine, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe phenomenally creative musician and filmmaker David Byrne presents new artwork that explores daily life in surprising ways, with unique reflections on shared human experiences - a book for our time from a highly influential artist Through striking and humorous figurative drawings, the iconic artist and musician David Byrne depicts daily life in intriguing ways. His illustrations, created while under quarantine, expand on the dingbat, a typographic ornament used to illuminate or break up blocks of text, to explore the nuances of life under lockdown and evoke the complex, global systems the pandemic cast in bright light. Edited and designed by Alex Kalman in close collaboration with Byrne, this unique book reflects on shared experiences and presents history as a story that is continually undergoing revision.
Maple Destroyer
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Mint Ness
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorβs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsβjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Soda Delirium
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch.
Winter Underdog
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. π©βπ³ Turning cooking sessions into culinary adventures, complete with intriguing tales! π³π§ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience.
Lady Pomegranate
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection.
Snout Pixie
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
Guncap Slingbad
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Koi Diva
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
DreamDasher
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Efficient audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is a revelation. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. I love the statistics feature. Itβs fun to see how much Iβve listened.
Santa's Little Helper
ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. 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.
Serendipity
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Essex
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
Valley Guardian
Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Sidewalk Enforcer
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
ThoughtTrailblazer
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. No more hassle with formats β this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Chocolate Thunder
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Bad Bond
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Silver Rose
Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Sick Saurus
ποΈ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures β this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. βοΈπ ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible.
Star Killer
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. ListenBookβs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
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