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.
CuriousCoder
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Freesia
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Whip 2T
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Storm Master
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Hemingway Mirmillone
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Guncap Slingbad
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Lord Theus
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Predator
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Treasure Devil
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Wonder Lady
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Moonflower
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Kawaii Red
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Shay
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Silver Agent
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Eye Candy Kitten
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. I love the statistics feature. Itβs fun to see how much Iβve listened.
Neophyte Believer
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Whipsaw
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days.
Ladybird
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Poppin Loot
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
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