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Whether you want to visit the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, cruise along the Turquoise Coast, or go hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Turkey are here to help! Fodor's Essential Turkey 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 Essential Turkey travel guide 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 36 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP 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, and more PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "The Best Things to Eat and Drink," "What to Buy," "10 Best Beaches in Turkey," 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, art, religion, architecture, cuisine, wine, geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on "Turkey Through the Ages," "Topkapi: Showplace of the Sultans," and "Shopping in Istanbul" LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems A TURKISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara, Ephesus, Izmir, Bodrum, towns along the Turquoise Coast, Cappadocia, towns along the Black Sea Coast, and more Planning on visiting other fascinating countries? Check out Fodor's Essential Greece, Fodor's Essential Spain, Fodor's Essential France, Fodor's Essential Israel, and Fodor's Essential Morocco. *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!
Crash Override
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Green Ghost
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Uncle Buddy
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Tangerine
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Washer
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Shadow Gal
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Whistler
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Hog Butcher
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Cinder Coffee
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me.
RiddleRanger
As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly.
Back Bett
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RawSkills
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Mr. Wholesome
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Austin Shamrock
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. 🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨ ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Granola
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
Spellbinder
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
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