Book description
"Illuminating." --The Washington Post "Candid and relatable." --Time "Riveting and personal." --Mindy Kaling "Captivatingly immediate." --The Skimm A "poignant, frank, and intimate" (The New York Times) memoir by actress Constance Wu about family, love, sex, shame, trauma, and how she found her voice. Growing up in the friendly suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, Constance Wu was often scolded for having big feelings or strong reactions. "Good girls don't make scenes," people warned her. And while she spent most of her childhood suppressing her bold, emotional nature, she found an early outlet in community theater--it was the one place where big feelings were okay--were good, even. Acting became her refuge, and eventually her vocation. At eighteen she moved to New York, where she'd spend the next ten years of her life auditioning, waiting tables, and struggling to make rent before her two big breaks: the TV sitcom Fresh Off the Boat and the hit film Crazy Rich Asians. Here Constance shares private memories of childhood, young love and heartbreak, sexual assault and harassment, and how she "made it" in Hollywood. Raw, relatable, and enthralling, Making a Scene is an intimate portrait of the pressures and pleasures of existing in today's world.
Fast Draw
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Shy Warrior
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SubWoof330
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
EchoExplorer
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Kazmii
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X-Dew
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback.
StarStrider
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
WonderWords
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Shwatson
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Mud Pie Man
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Nutmeg Riot
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
Moon Solitaire
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Good William
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Tea Kettle
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Moxie
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
GiddeeUP
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. πΆββοΈπ Walking my way through exciting narratives β this app makes exercise more fun! ποΈπ§
Sleek Assassin
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InsightfulInk
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Kevlar Wanted
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Storm Master
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. 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. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
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