Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today - From the creator of Elle's "Eric Reads the News," a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way. "Pop culture-obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers."--Lin-Manuel Miranda, Entertainment Weekly FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine - NPR - Marie Claire - Men's Health R. Eric Thomas didn't know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went--whether it was his rich, mostly white, suburban high school, his conservative black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city--he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Thomas reexamines what it means to be an "other" through the lens of his own life experience. He explores the two worlds of his childhood: the barren urban landscape where his parents' house was an anomalous bright spot, and the Eden-like school they sent him to in white suburbia. He writes about struggling to reconcile his Christian identity with his sexuality, the exhaustion of code-switching in college, accidentally getting famous on the internet (for the wrong reason), and the surreal experience of covering the 2016 election for Elle online, and the seismic changes that came thereafter. Ultimately, Thomas seeks the answer to these ever more relevant questions: Is the future worth it? Why do we bother when everything seems to be getting worse? As the world continues to shift in unpredictable ways, Thomas finds the answers to these questions by reenvisioning what "normal" means and in the powerful alchemy that occurs when you at last place yourself at the center of your own story. Here for It will resonate deeply and joyfully with everyone who has ever felt pushed to the margins, struggled with self-acceptance, or wished to shine more brightly in a dark world. Stay here for it--the future may surprise you.
Barbwire
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Potato Sub
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app โ it's like being in the story. ๐๏ธ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn โ I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! ๐๐ ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Energy
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RedMouth
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180
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Armed Hawk
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Pigeon Woman
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Pigeon Woman
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Troubadour
ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Killer Merlot
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. I can't imagine my life without this app โ it's my passport to countless stories. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itโs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Loot
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ๐ง Carrying a world of literature in my headphones โ this app's convenience is truly remarkable. ๐๐ซ
Martini Flower
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Sun Washer
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Mad Kid
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PixelPioneer
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption โ a fantastic way to measure my progress. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Bravo to the creators of this app โ they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ๐๐
Mr. Gadget
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks โ this app has converted me! With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Renegade Slugger
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization โ top-notch. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Highway
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now โ all thanks to this app. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itโs a unique feature.
Upper D3ckR
๐ Grooving to the rhythm of stories while tackling household chores โ a dance of productivity! ๐ถ๐ Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this 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