Book description
A memoir reflecting on heartbreak, perseverance, and life lessons learned from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, from the hosts of the hit podcast Buffering the Vampire Slayer.Kristin and Jenny's marriage started with an ultimatum: to further their relationship, Kristin must watch Jenny's favorite show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With the terms set, they began a journey that has led them through seven seasons of the beloved genre show, a podcast rewatching the series with their newly minted listenership of "Scoobies," unexpected success, and a divorce. Through it all, their love for Buffy and their commitment to their community held them together against the odds.Slayers, Every One of Us is the story of how two queer women navigated divorce on a very public level and managed to stay in each other's lives through it all. While chock full of Buffy-related content (and Buffering!) for true fans, this is ultimately a memoir of queer love and chosen family. It's a heartwarming story for anyone who's experienced lost love, and a roadmap for staying close with your ex.
About the Author
KRISTIN RUSSO (right) is a producer, speaker, and podcaster with a focus on LGBTQ issues. She has spoken at hundreds of universities nationwide including Harvard, Stanford, and NYU and has consulted with large-scale companies such as Hyatt, Toyota, and Virgin Galactic on diversity & inclusion. Kristin holds a Masters Degree in Gender Studies and is the author of This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids (Chronicle, 2014) and A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out (Oni Press, 2024). She lives in upstate New York with her wife and two cats.JENNY OWEN YOUNGS (left) is a musician, songwriter, and podcaster. Her music has appeared in television shows including Bojack Horseman, Grey's Anatomy, and Weeds, and she has performed on hundreds of stages across the US and Europe. Jenny has also co-written songs recorded by Pitbull, Briston Maroney, Madi Diaz, and other artists, perhaps most notably the Panic! at the Disco multi-platinum hit "High Hopes." She lives in Maine with her wife, son, and Boston Terrier.
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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