Book description
"I love everything about this hilarious book except the font size." --Jon Stewart Although his career as a bestselling author and on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart was founded on fake news and invented facts, in 2016 that routine didn't seem as funny to John Hodgman anymore. Everyone is doing it now. Disarmed of falsehood, he was left only with the awful truth: John Hodgman is an older white male monster with bad facial hair, wandering like a privileged Sasquatch through three wildernesses: the hills of Western Massachusetts where he spent much of his youth; the painful beaches of Maine that want to kill him (and some day will); and the metaphoric haunted forest of middle age that connects them. Vacationland collects these real life wanderings, and through them you learn of the horror of freshwater clams, the evolutionary purpose of the mustache, and which animals to keep as pets and which to kill with traps and poison. There is also some advice on how to react when the people of coastal Maine try to sacrifice you to their strange god. Though wildly, Hodgmaniacally funny as usual, it is also a poignant and sincere account of one human facing his forties, those years when men in particular must stop pretending to be the children of bright potential they were and settle into the failing bodies of the wiser, weird dads that they are.
ChatterChampion
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§
Achilles Mountain
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Stone Boomstick
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Lightweight
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Murmur
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Jungle King
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Spontan8ty
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
Stud muffin
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Ladysmith
Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Feral Filly
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Steel Ginger
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VisionVoyager
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Moon Cricket
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Killer Merlot
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect.
Lightweight
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Coldy
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Pink Nightmare
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
RiddleRanger
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Peanut Butter Woman
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Swan Mustang
βοΈ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures β this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! ππ§ ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
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