Book description
The beloved bestselling author of Here for It presents a collection of heartening, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny essays about the lifelong search for community and returning home. After going viral "reading" the chaotic political news, having one-too-many awkward social encounters, and coming to terms with his intersecting identities, R. Eric Thomas is ready to live his best life. Or, if not, at least his best-ish life. Now, in this collection of insightful and hilarious essays, Eric finds himself doing things completely out of character, starting with moving back to his perpetually misunderstood hometown of Baltimore. They say you can't go home again, but what if you and home have changed beyond recognition? From attending his twenty-year high school reunion and discovering another person's face on his name badge, to splattering an urgent care room with blood Γ la The Shining, to being terrorized by a plague of gay frogs who've overtaken his backyard, Eric provides the nitty, and sometimes gritty, details of wrestling with your past life while in the middle of a new one. With wit, heart, and hope for the future, Congratulations, The Best Is Over! is the not-so-gentle reminder we all need that even when life doesn't go according to plan, we can still find our way back home.
Trixie
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Bazooka Har-de-har
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks!
Nightmare King
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Silver Cup
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Scrapper
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VileHero
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Old Man Winter
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MicroStar
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Beo
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NexusNinja
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Mad Robin
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Gothic Slacker
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Viceswerve
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FlyGuardX
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer.
Moonflower
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive.
BloodEater
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. π§ Carrying a world of literature in my headphones β this app's convenience is truly remarkable. ππ« No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Trixie Doodle
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise.
Lumberyard
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AxelRoad
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency!
Heaven Sent
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
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