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.
Jade Fox
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine.
Boo
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DollFaceKillah
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Taz Ringer
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Truth
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Wooden Man
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Tokyo Dream
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. 🌟 Reading has never been this easy – this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. 📚💫 Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Truth
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
Evil Smith
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Esquire
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Pop Bee
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Phoenix Sparrow
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Pexxious
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Miss Lucky
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Easy Mac
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
Titanium Ladybug
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K-Tin Man
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Little Drunk Girl
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WanderWord
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Thunder Tank
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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