Book description
Put Jonathan Raban on a boat and the results will be fascinating, and never more so than when he's sailing around the serpentine, 2,000-mile coast of his native England. In this acutely perceived and beautifully written book, the bestselling author of Bad Land turns that voyage-which coincided with the Falklands war of 1982-into an occasion for meditations on his country, his childhood, and the elusive notion of home. Whether he's chatting with bored tax exiles on the Isle of Man, wrestling down a mainsail during a titanic gale, or crashing a Scottish house party where the kilted guests turn out to be Americans, Raban is alert to the slightest nuance of meaning. One can read Coasting for his precise naturalistic descriptions or his mordant comments on the new England, where the principal industry seems to be the marketing of Englishness. But one always reads it with pleasure.
Skool
The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Pepper Mouse
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Tootsie Killer
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Firefly Caramel
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π
Automatic Slicer
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface β it's a true delight. βοΈ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. ππ Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. Itβs a pleasure to use.
Flame OUT
This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Nessie
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VisionVoyager
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Morbid Sugar
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Nacho
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. Audiobook immersion simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Sexy
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Swing Setter
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NeoGermal
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Lady Petal
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Duke Electro
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Sun Leo
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Acid Gosling
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Commando
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Acetic Princess
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories.
RetroMirage
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is truly commendable. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! 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!
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