Book description
Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to American jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish poetry and more. Discover a little of each countries' life and soul through each recommendation by Lonely Planet's experts.In-depth double page spread features examine iconic genres, artists and movements from a variety of countries:Belgium: TintinEngland: The BeatlesFrance: New Wave CinemaGermany: Love ParadePortugal: FadoRepublic of Ireland: James JoyceCuba: Cuban SonMexico: New Mexican CinemaUSA: JazzNew Zealand: Maori RenaissanceJapan: AnimeSouth Korea: K-PopWith coverage of countries that range from Argentina to Zimbabwe, this hardcover book is suited to travellers and culture enthusiasts, or as a great gift to a loved one to inspire them to dream of their next journey.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
Light Despair
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Poppin Loot
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ThoughtTrail
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Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
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Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. 🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric.
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High Beam
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps.
Blister
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Paris Boost
I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Gingersnap Woman
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Voodoo Queen
This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. 🏡 Embracing audiobooks while tidying up the house – it's like having a helper! 🏠📚
IdeaAlchemy
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Lounge Master
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go – it's my daily companion. I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Pusher
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres – there's something for everyone. 🎉 Making each day a new chapter – this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! 📖🌄 Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
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