Book description
Tina Fey's Bossypants isn't just a memoir-it's the audio equivalent of having your funniest, most self-aware friend narrate your entire life while gently mocking your worst choices. And honestly? That's why this audiobook is a masterclass in listening. Fey's voice-dry, sharp, and laced with that signature "I've seen you lose your lunch on a conference call" delivery-turns every story into a punchline you didn't know you needed.
Forget the tired "girl power" clichรฉs. Fey doesn't just tell you how she navigated SNL's chaos, 30 Rock's absurdity, or her own disastrous honeymoon; she makes you feel the panic of pitching a joke to a room full of skeptical men while simultaneously realizing you've just eaten a burrito that will haunt you for days. The "Weekend Update" era? She dissects it like a chef explaining why your burnt toast was technically a culinary crime. And her take on "not-real America" isn't just a quip-it's the thesis of the whole book: life's a messy, hilarious farce, and she's here to point out the punchlines while you're still wiping sauce off your chin.
What sells this audiobook? Fey's refusal to take herself seriously. She's an Emmy-winning genius who still cringes at her college mishaps (yes, she did wear a dress to a formal event that was literally just a bedsheet), and she's so relatable because she's not pretending to be flawless. When she describes her "honey-moon catastrophes," it's less "romantic disaster" and more "I tried to cook pasta on a plane and now I'm a cautionary tale." You don't just hear the stories-you feel the collective sigh of every woman who's ever been told to "smile more" while drowning in spreadsheets.
The production's a treat too: crisp, no-nonsense editing that lets Fey's wit shine without overdoing the "comedy" sound effects. You'll laugh at the "mean girls" era not because it's about high school, but because Fey makes you remember your own cringe-like that time you tried to be cool by quoting The Breakfast Club in a meeting and got the side-eye for days. And the best part? It's not a lecture. It's a five-hour conversation with someone who's seen it all, laughed at it, and now wants to share the real story (the one without the "inspirational" quotes).
If you've ever felt like a disaster but secretly knew you were funny, Bossypants is your anthem. It's the audiobook that makes you hit "repeat" on the part where she explains why "bossy" is just "being a human who knows what they want." You'll finish it feeling less alone in your chaos-and way more ready to tell your boss exactly what you think about that budget meeting. Trust me: the only thing better than hearing this on audio is realizing you've been listening to your favorite comedy genius all along.
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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