Book description
For over twenty years, Joseph A. Kestner wrote for Opera News and other publications. Collected for the first time, Kestner's essays explore the creation, influence, context, and meaning of the world's most famous operas as well as hidden gems. For those new to opera, Opera Encore provides the perfect introduction; for longtime opera fans, these articles will deepen your understanding and appreciation of your favorite works.
Pusher
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Scrapper
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Miss Mustard
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Silver Cup
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Eye Devil
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Voodoo Cyclone
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Despair
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Roller Turtle
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Ladysmith
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RedFeet
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Engine Eye
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Sun Runner
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Lord Pistachio
Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist.
Trash
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
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DZE
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers.
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