Book description
Stop everything. You've been listening to economics podcasts wrong. Levitt and Dubner's Freakonomics isn't just a book-it's the audiobook that makes you lean closer to your phone like you're hearing gossip at the grocery store. Seriously. The moment the narrator drops that opening line-"Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool?"-you know this isn't your dad's Econ 101 lecture. It's a masterclass in turning boring data into something that feels like a secret you shouldn't know.
Levitt, the "rogue economist" who won a John Bates Clark Medal (yes, that's a real thing), doesn't just study crime or schoolteachers-he turns them into detective stories. You'll hear about how sumo wrestlers cheat (they do, and it's weirdly specific), why drug dealers live with their moms (it's not because they're nice), and why a crack gang's financial structure looks suspiciously like a pyramid scheme. The audiobook's genius? It never feels like homework. Dubner's conversational tone-like he's explaining it over coffee while you're on your commute-makes you forget you're actually learning about incentive theory. You're just nodding along, thinking, "Wait, so my neighbor's kid isn't actually drowning in the pool? That's why they're banned?"
The real magic? Levitt's thesis-that economics is about how things actually work, not how we wish they did-hits harder when you hear it. You'll catch yourself questioning your own life: Why do I still pay for cable? Why does my boss act like a sumo wrestler? The book's not perfect (it's a bit of a time capsule, and some data's been debated since 2005), but the audiobook version? It's pure, addictive storytelling. You'll finish it and immediately want to re-listen just to catch all the little details you missed while laughing at the part about KKK secrets (yes, really). It's the rare book that makes you feel smarter without ever saying, "You're stupid." It just shows you how much you've been missing. And honestly? That's the best kind of revelation. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check if my swimming pool is actually more dangerous than my gun. (Spoiler: It is.)
Street Squirrel
AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
Troublemasher
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Chocolate Thunder
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Undergrad
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Toe
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Pinup Diva
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Moon Peaches
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Emerald Goddess
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Blue Despair
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FireBerry
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Innocent Ghost
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NoiseCake
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Star Killer
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Acetic Princess
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Twiddle Twix
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Rusty Vortex
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BearDrift
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Little Cobra
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Mad Rascal
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Lucky Martian
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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