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)
Prone
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Chapstick
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Club Nola
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
WanderWord
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧 I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Cali Yacht
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. 💡 This app's convenience is a blessing – I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! 📱👩🍳 The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained.
M8deUp
With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Cool Iris
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Granola Dove
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences – time flies by! 💼 Making work hours fly by with captivating stories – a true work-life balance! 💻📖
Trip
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Light Lion
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly – this app's functionality is commendable. 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.
Bones
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic.
Sidewalk Enforcer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Steel Heart
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Stallion Patton
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use.
Rooster
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. 🏃♂️📚 Running through chapters has never been smoother – the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. 🏃♂️🎧 Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Mad Kid
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Star Jammer
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Pitfall Whiskers
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
ThoughtTrail
I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! Simplifying audiobook adventures – this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Fire Bite
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
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