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Whether you want to eat deep-dish pizza, explore the The Field Museum of Natural History, or bike along the lakefront, the local Fodor's travel experts in Chicago are here to help! Fodor's Chicago guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Chicago includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Chicago's Best Outdoor Activities," "Chicago's Best Museums," "Best Idea for a Night Out," and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on "How to Experience the Lakefront," "Chicago Then and Now," "The Sky's the Limit," and Frank Lloyd Wright LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Loop, Near North, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Pilsen, Little Italy, Prairie Avenue, and more. Planning on visiting more of the USA's great cities? Check out Fodor's New York City. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Bleeker
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Mr. Spy
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Steel Solstice
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BuffFreak
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Natural Gold
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Mallow Man
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InsightInkwell
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Dredd
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Street Jolly
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Universe Bullet
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Helmet Destroyer
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Osprey
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Sofa King
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Dredd
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again β it's a must-have app. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
Spider Fuji
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience.
Shade Nightman
ππ Reigniting my passion for books β this app is my newfound reading obsession! π₯π§ Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Racy Lady
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries.
Springheel Jack
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
ManBreaker
With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits β it's a game-changer. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
NexusNavigator
Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. 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.
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