Book description
'This engrossing book traverses the heights and depths, the beauty and terror, of our world.' - THE OBSERVER Travis Elborough goes in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and arcane. His unique atlas shows you the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Discover the secret Soviet city of Zheleznogorsk and the church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, miraculously still standing as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Explore the underground realms of Beijing and Berlin, dug for refuge and espionage, and the floating worlds of remote Palmerston and the macabre Island of Dolls. The truths and myths behind these hidden lairs, forgotten cities and improbable wonders are as varied as the destinations themselves. These curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on our relationship with the world around us. 'Atlas of Improbable Places has that rare, through-the-wardrobe quality. It is a delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.'- DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Understatedly expressive.' - NEW YORK TIMES 'Deeply researched - and really worth your time.' - GQ
Ex0tic
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Potato Sub
The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Bambi Benz
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
Jelly Camber
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential! The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Mercury Reborn
Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
Wildcat Appaloosa
Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Red Woman
⭐️ Who knew cleaning could be this exciting? This app turns chores into adventures! 🧹🏰 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Pocket Muzzie
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
VisionVortex
🎧 Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly – this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. 📚🌟 Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app! ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before.
Gentle Avenger
Navigating audiobooks effortlessly – this app's functionality is commendable. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Marigold Loot
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Say goodbye to monotony – this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. 📱🔊 With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Sand Whiskers
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Skittle Mine
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional.
Poppin Loot
This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
Low Voltage
ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Cricket
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine.
Crash Enforcer
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Darling Peacock
ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Houston
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱 The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Pepper Legs
No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
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