Book description
'I'm not here to change your mind about Dusty Springfield or Shostakovich or Tupac Shakur or synthpop. I'm here to change your mind about your mind.' There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what's going on inside us when we listen.Michel Faber explores two big questions: how we listen to music and why we listen to music. To answer these he considers biology, age, illness, the notion of 'cool', commerce, the dichotomy between 'good' and 'bad' taste and, through extensive interviews with musicians, unlocks some surprising answers. From the award-winning author of The Crimson Petal and the White and Under the Skin, this curious and celebratory book reflects Michel Faber's lifelong obsession with music of all kinds. Listen will change your relationship with the heard world.
Screwtape
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver!
Rink Ruler
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Waylay Dave
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K-9
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Pitfall Whiskers
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Red Hot Kevorkian
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
Kamikaze Grandma
I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features – from chapters to playback controls. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes.
Truth
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Trixie
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Wooden German
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ZenZone
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Poppin Loot
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Roller Girl
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner.
Night Magnet
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app – it's a constant source of joy. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly.
Petite Flurry
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖
Palomino
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QuestQuill
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Canine Hannibal
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Short Firecracker
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Kitchen
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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