Book description
* A Best Book of 2020 --Kirkus Reviews, Book Riot, CBC, Globe and Mail, Largehearted Boy.Stunning... Happiness, this beautiful book says, is the ultimate act of resistance. --Michelle Hart, O, The Oprah MagazineThe youngest ever winner of the Griffin Prize mines his personal history in a brilliant new essay collection seeking to reconcile the world he was born into with the world that could be.For readers of Ocean Vuong and Maggie Nelson and fans of Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot, A History of My Brief Body is a brave, raw, and fiercely intelligent collection of essays and vignettes on grief, colonial violence, joy, love, and queerness.Billy-Ray Belcourt's debut memoir opens with a tender letter to his kokum and memories of his early life in the hamlet of Joussard, Alberta, and on the Driftpile First Nation. Piece by piece, Billy-Ray's writings invite us to unpack and explore the big and broken world he inhabits every day, in all its complexity and contradiction: a legacy of colonial violence and the joy that flourishes in spite of it; first loves and first loves lost; sexual exploration and intimacy; the act of writing as a survival instinct and a way to grieve. What emerges is not only a profound meditation on memory, gender, anger, shame, and ecstasy, but also the outline of a way forward. With startling honesty, and in a voice distinctly and assuredly his own, Belcourt situates his life experiences within a constellation of seminal queer texts, among which this book is sure to earn its place. Eye-opening, intensely emotional, and excessively quotable, A History of My Brief Body demonstrates over and over again the power of words to both devastate and console us.
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Popeye Wipeout
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Snake Eyes
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Granola
This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Indestructible Potato
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere.
Grave Scuttlebutt
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
PixelPathfinder
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Bleach
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Teeder
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Barbwire
ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
General Broomdog
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is truly remarkable. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Thrasher
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. π± Carrying my library in my pocket β this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! ππ ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
Clover Rabbit
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Demolition Queen
As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Rummy Stickers
π Embracing reading in the busiest of times β this app is my everyday escape! ππββοΈ π‘ Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine β this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. π±π I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
RetroMirage
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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