Book description
With laugh-out-loud funny parenting observations, the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning comedian delivers a book that is perfect for anyone who has ever raised a child, been a child, or refuses to stop acting like one. *A Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor* In 2016 comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet Jennifer Hope Stein took their fourteen-month-old daughter Oona to the Nantucket Film Festival. When the festival director picked them up at the airport she asked Mike if he would perform at the storytelling night. She said, "The theme of the stories is jealousy." Jen quipped, "You're jealous of Oona. You should talk about that." And so Mike began sharing some of his darkest and funniest thoughts about the decision to have a child. Jen and Mike revealed to each other their sides of what had gone down during Jen's pregnancy and that first year with their child. Over the next couple years, these stories evolved into a Broadway show, and the more Mike performed it the more he heard how it resonated--not just with parents but also people who resist all kinds of change. So he pored over his journals, dug deeper, and created this book: The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad. Along with hilarious and poignant stories he has never shared before, these pages are sprinkled with poetry Jen wrote as she navigated the same rocky shores of new parenthood. So here it is. This book is an experiment--sort of like a family.
Flint
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Esquire
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Sugar Apple
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TulipCake
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CuriousCrafter
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Noh Noh
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GoldTouch
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Gunhawk
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ThickSKN
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Sexy
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WordWanderer
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
ThoughtTraveler
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Twix Bond
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Twisty Dew
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RiddleRanger
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Alberta
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Zod
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level โ it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
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