Book description
One man's search to answer the ultimate question in sports: Why is hockey so incredibly awesome? Dave Hill--author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian--is a truly outstanding American. For one thing, he's part Canadian (an advantage he explored in his previous book Parking the Moose). For another, and maybe this has something to do with his Canadian heritage, he's a totally obsessive fan of hockey. That makes him a minority within a minority: apparently only five percent of the US population admit to liking hockey more than any other sport. In his latest opus, Dave--who's from Cleveland, which hasn't had an NHL team since 1978--tackles this hockey conundrum with full force, drilling down into what makes hockey so damn important in so many parts of the world, despite the average American not recognizing the sport's preeminent greatness. His search for the very soul of hockey has taken him across the globe, from Poland to LA to Kenya, and brought him into contact with many of the sport's great and good. Humorous but heartfelt, Bill Bryson-like but hipper, this is arguably the greatest book ever written about hockey and definitely the one to be asking for at Christmas.
ManManMan
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Hobo Samurai
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Duke Electro
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Dancing Madman
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Stick Shift
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Sepukku
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Morbid Sugar
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Accidental Genius
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K-9
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CommandX
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Little Granger
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Club Nola
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Bliss
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Tin Fox
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InsightfulInk
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Universe Bullet
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Flame OUT
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. This app is a book lover's dream come true β a vast library right at your fingertips. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Vixen
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse β chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Racy Lion
This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It eliminates distractions and enhances the clarity of recordings, resulting in a more immersive experience. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
ShadowFax
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. 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!
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