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.
Double Eerie
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Pusher
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Knock Out Star
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Pepper
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Kill Switch
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Neophyte Believer
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High Heel Goddess
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Mad Robin
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Bones
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PixelPioneer
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Uncle Buddy
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Murmur
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Brick Mooch
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Doz
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Toe
ListenBook has added a new dimension to my audiobook listening experience β it's not just about the content, but the convenience too. I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits β truly impressive. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Zesty Dragon
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Slinger
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! I love the car mode. Itβs so convenient for listening while driving.
Barbwire
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ManBreaker
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Kawaii Red
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime β I'm truly grateful. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful 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