Book description
"A deeply touching memoir . . . A beautiful, sometimes shocking NC-17 story, kept out of the lily-white, upper crust canon of literature--until now." --The Washington Post The storytelling phenomenon Humans of New York and its #1 bestselling books have captivated a global audience of millions with personal narratives that illuminate the human condition. But one story stands apart from the rest... She is a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in. Meet TANQUERAY. In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she's better known to HONY followers as "Tanqueray," a born performer who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Reeling from a brutal childhood, immersed in a world of go-go dancers and hustlers, dirty cops and gangsters, Stephanie was determined to become the fiercest thing the city had ever seen. And she succeeded. Real, raw, and unapologetically honest, this is the full story of Tanqueray as told by Brandon Stanton--a book filled with never-before-told stories of Tanqueray's struggles and triumphs through good times and bad, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City from back in the day when the name "Tanqueray" was on everyone's lips.
Twinkle Cocoa
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Chuckles
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Jigsaw
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FireBerry
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King Bass
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Alpha
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Napoleonic Haze
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Universe Bullet
ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Gullyway
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Hyper Kong
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FrankenGrin
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Silver Cup
Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free.
Ladybird
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
CoB@lt
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Milan Call Back
I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. 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.
Eerie
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Bearded Angler
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Sun Washer
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Bleachers
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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