Book description
At an early age, award-winning travel writer, Mark Chesnut, learned to dodge discomfort by jumping on the nearest plane, bus or car. That tactic proved especially useful when his single mother made it clear that there was no room for discussion about his gay identity.Mark, overwhelmed with wanderlust, shoplifts in airports, avoids Southern Baptist salvation, acts like Hillary Clinton in a nursing home, and dresses in drag with his grandfather. He even creates an imaginary airline and flies away.Now, as 89-year-old Eunice Chesnut moves to a New York City nursing home to be near her son, Mark's obsession with travel takes a backseat as he embarks on the most emotional journey of all. More than an end-of-life memoir, more than a collection of childhood memories and travel stories, Prepare for Departure showcases what happens when a permissive mother and a mistfit son face death while revisiting life. Buckle your seatbelts for a witty, touching and darkly humorous trip - through time, loss, forgiveness and acceptance.
Hyper Kong
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Frosty
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MysticMingle
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Mr. Thanksgiving
Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Whipsaw
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
ButterQuest
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Steel Solstice
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Frosty
Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! 📖📱 The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Tin Mutt
This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Terror Master
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
Trash Sling
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Snout Pixie
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. I'm addicted to this app – it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Pixie Soldier
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Low Menace
The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Winter Underdog
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ChatterChampion
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖 ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring!
Kawaii Red
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Pocket Muzzie
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Firecracker
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer.
Blood Taker
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening 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