Book description
A cisgender woman and her trans spouse learn, change, and grow together, navigating the transition, the communities they found, and the hostility they faced. "The person I married, who I am still married to and remain very much in love with, is now legally named Venus de Mars, and she uses she and her pronouns. But to get to that point was a journey of decades. At the time we didn't know where it would lead--we had no real role models and made it up as we went. Most of this story took place at a time when the kind of knowledge and terminology we now have about being trans didn't exist." --from the Author's Note In the 1970s, Lynette Reini fell in love with a fascinating, talented man named Steve Grandell. They married in 1983; five years later, Steve came out to her as transgender. Through the following decades, as her spouse developed a public persona as Venus de Mars and fronted the band All the Pretty Horses, the couple struggled to stay together. They navigated an often hostile, anti-trans environment; fractures grew between them as Venus pushed the band toward success. Against the backdrop of the art, literary, and indie rock worlds of Minneapolis and New York in the 1990s and early 2000s, through hard work and love, they invented a way of being who they truly are. In Wild Things, Lynette Reini-Grandell shares a deeply personal story of love and growth.
SprkR
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Queen Ginger
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PP Dubs
This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Atomic Blastoid
π Unleashing the power of audiobooks with this user-friendly app β it's like having a personal storyteller on demand! ππ₯ Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
Kevlar Wanted
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric.
Dahlia Bumble
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PixelPathfinder
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Princess Dove
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience.
Whipsaw
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions.
ByteBard
Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening.
BuffFreak
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Emerald Goddess
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High Woo
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Foot-long Fry
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level β it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story.
Clover Rabbit
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Deano
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Marine Dre
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. ππ± The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Pockets
Iβve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Predator
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Breezy Mustang
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
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