Book description
It's the summer of 1979. A fifteen-year-old boy listens to WNEW on the radio in his bedroom in Brooklyn. A monotone voice (it's the singer's) announces into dead air in between songs The Talking Heads have a new album, it's called Fear of Music - and everything spins outward from that one moment. Jonathan Lethem treats Fear of Music (the third album by the Talking Heads, and the first produced by Brian Eno) as a masterpiece - edgy, paranoid, funky, addictive, rhythmic, repetitive, spooky and fun. He scratches obsessively at the album's songs, guitars, rhythms, lyrics, packaging, downtown origins, and legacy, showing how Fear of Music hints at the directions (positive and negative) the band would take in the future. Lethem transports us again to the New York City of another time - tackling one of his great adolescent obsessions and illuminating the ways in which we fall in and out of love with works of art.
Landfill Max
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
McDreamy
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. πΌ Making every minute count β this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. π±π
QuantumQuipper
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Whipsaw
π Embracing reading in the busiest of times β this app is my everyday escape! ππββοΈ Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream!
Lincoln Rider
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Apple Nola
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Hitch Frenzy
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
ThermalMode
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Flakes
The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Devil Blade
Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Magenta
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Charms
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and moments of relaxation. It's a true companion.
Trash Sling
Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Pocket Mazda
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
Alley Fiend
Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
QuestQuill
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Raggedy Ann
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks!
Midas
Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Disco Thunder
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
Silver Rose
I've started a book club with my friends, and this app has been our go-to source for titles. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features.
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