Book description
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life, girls, drugs, and his own identity in America's heartland--and having a blast doing it. Reggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who's seen his multifaceted, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls, MT. These two facts are not unrelated. Watts grew up in Montana in the '80s, half French, half American, half white, half Black, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration--as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creative voice he is today. In Great Falls, MT, Watts takes us through his story, hitting on the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to the heart of America, where he was called racial slurs by neighbors but wasn't Black enough for his father's extended family. Where he fought with his authoritarian dad, built a new family of antiestablishment, post-punk oddballs--and ultimately knew he had to leave. But after Watts's career exploded in Seattle and New York, ultimately scoring him a nightly place next to James Corden on The Late Late Show, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the deaths of his parents. This is his love letter to the town that made him. But like love itself, it's messy and complicated and dirty and beautiful--and as weird and wonderful as Watts himself.
Mantis Queen
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Pitfall Whiskers
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Phoenix Sparrow
ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds.
WittyWordsmith
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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Tootsie Killer
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Despair
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DragonBlood
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Dakota Bliss
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Good William
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Shay
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SunnySnap
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's an essential part of my day. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
Burst Nibbler
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Murder Matter
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Gold Dahlia
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Widow Curio
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Rooster
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I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
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Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. 📚👏 Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic 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