Book description
"Magnificent." --People Magazine
The instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson.
Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn't afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming with emotion, she shares her thoughts on the joys and vagaries of modern-day womanhood and motherhood, introduces the not-quite-typical family that made her who she is, and persuasively argues that lowbrow pop culture is the perfect lens through which to examine human nature.
Whether she's extolling the virtues of eating in bed, processing the humiliation over her father's late in life perm, mourning her mother's passing, or revealing her patented method for keeping the mystery alive in a marriage, Casey is witty, candid, and full of poignant and funny surprises. Humorous dives into her obsessions and areas of personal expertise--self-help, nice guys, cool girls (not her) and how to receive visitors in the bath--are matched by touching meditations on female friendship, anger, grief, motherhood, and identity.
Reading The Wreckage of My Presence is like spending time with a close friend--a deeply passionate, full-tilt, joyous, excessive, compulsive, shameless, hungry-for-it-all, loyal, cheerleading friend. A friend who is ready for any big feelings that come her way--and isn't afraid to embrace them.
Thrasher
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Blister
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Squatch
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Snow Hound
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Patton Digger
The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
Alley Frog
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Little Drunk Girl
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Z-Boy
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Eerie
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WanderWord
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Easy Mac
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers.
Find It Girl
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Kamikaze Granny
With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch.
Sleek Zelda
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Wooden German
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Hobo Samurai
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Die Slice
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Grinch Cheese
Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. 🌟📚 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. 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.
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