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.
Classy Luck
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Mr. 44
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Clang Glyph
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Doz Killer
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Osprey
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life.
Sun Runner
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SunnySnap
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Station WMD
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California Goddess
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Prone
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Sneaky Lady
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HolyCombo
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app β so handy! The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ππ
Mental Prophet
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly.
ForumFlare
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RealmRanger
The sound quality is outstanding β it's like having a movie theater in my ears! An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Divine Quasar
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QuantumQuill
With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Nutmeg
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Slint FUBAR
πΆββοΈπ Exploring stories as I stroll β audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. ποΈπ§ The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
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