Book description
When Mindy Kaling laughs in your ear over headphones, it's like catching up with a wildly funny, slightly chaotic best friend who just texted you at 2 a.m. That's the magic of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? as an audiobook-the voice behind the words is the whole point. You hear the sharp, self-deprecating wit she perfected on The Office and The Mindy Project, the same voice that says, "Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I'll shut up?" with perfect, exasperated timing. It's not just a memoir; it's a conversation you didn't know you needed.
Mindy doesn't just tell you about her life-she drops you right into it. You're with her as a "timid chubster" on a bike she's terrified of, then suddenly at a party where she's impersonating Ben Affleck for an Off-Broadway crowd. She's brutally honest about the chaos of Hollywood (her "unscientific observations" on fame, like how much is "just enough" to avoid murder charges), but the real heart is in the small, messy moments: why a great best friend is the one who'll fill your prescription at 3 a.m., or how a guy's kindness to elderly people in a room is the ultimate red flag (or green light?). Her humor isn't mean-it's warm, relatable, and packed with the kind of "oh my god, that's me" recognition you feel when someone nails your own life.
The audiobook elevates everything. Hearing Mindy read her own words-especially those chapters where she's dissecting her awkward childhood photos or sharing the real reason she and Kelly Kapoor clashed on The Office-adds layers you'd miss in print. Bonus audio gems, like B.J. Novak's voice chiming in with behind-the-scenes stories, make it feel like you've been invited into a private hangout. It's not just a book you read; it's a soundtrack to your commute, your workout, your kitchen chaos, where every laugh is a reminder: You're not alone in this weird, hilarious mess.
And yes, she's still the "Girl Next Door" you'd recognize if you lived in Sri Lanka (she jokes about it), but she's also the sharp-eyed observer who turns the mundane into gold. This isn't just a memoir-it's a reminder that life's best moments are often the ones you're too busy laughing through to notice. By the time the final chapter ends, you're already reaching for the repeat button.
Mr. Spy
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WanderWord
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Cupid Dust
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Osprey
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Knight Light
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Troubled Pie
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Demo
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Cabbie
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Suicide Jockey
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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