Book description
Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword to this lavish book, offering 400 awe-inspiring destinations chosen by National Geographic's family of globe-trotting contributors; dozens of fun, Best of the World themed lists; illuminating sidebars, several by travel and literary luminaries such as Anna Quindlen, Bill Bryson, Gore Vidal, and Pico Iyer; and hundreds of dazzling, oversized, full-color images to bring to life a wide variety of location categories--from entire countries to mountaintop villages to pristine lakes to ancient wonders. This broad, general interest travel title will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting far-flung, idyllic destinations, and for those who love to be in the know of the next travel trend. Five years after Journeys of a Lifetime hit the stores, fans are eager for the next great set of can't-miss travel hits revealed in this beautiful 2012 gift book.
Bowler
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Carrot Joker
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Pexxious
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey.
EchoEnigma
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BuffFreak
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Electric Saturn
I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Marshmallow Treat
Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. I love the car mode. Itβs so convenient for listening while driving. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Keystone
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Lucifurious
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Irish Dze
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LunaStar
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Manly Reno
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Freaky Ratbuster
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Speedwell
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QuantumQuipper
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Jester
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Twin Blaze
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Carrot Joker
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant source of books. πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π
RiddleRover
The voice actors are incredible β they make the characters come alive. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
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