Book description
"Margo's Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now." --The Washington Post "[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book." --Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman's attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world--from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she'd have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can't imagine how she'll ever make a living. She's still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor--and while the affair is brief, it isn't brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone's advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naivetรฉ and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion--fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx's advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she's turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo's Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who's struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It's a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off. "A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end." --The Associated Press
About the Author
Rufi Thorpe is the author of The Knockout Queen, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award; Dear Fang, with Love; and The Girls from Corona del Mar, which was long-listed for the International Dylan Thomas Prize and the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize. A native of California, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons.
Swing Setter
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Glyph
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Rosie Bird
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VisionVortex
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Patton Digger
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Little General
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Swerve
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Force
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Stallion Patton
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Achilles Mountain
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Sassy Muffin
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Snake Eyes
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Toy Town
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Midas
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Sleepwalker
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. I love the car mode. Itโs so convenient for listening while driving.
Koi Diva
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Pinball Esq
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration โ it's like flipping through pages. ๐ช Doubling the impact of my workouts โ exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! ๐ช๐ง
Solo Kill
This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Darkside Hooker
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Whip 2T
ListenBook is a game-changer! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my favorite audio files with ease. ๐ Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! ๐ฑ๐ Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
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