Book description
Finalist for the National Book Award for PoetryWinner of the Forward Prize for Best Collection "[Smith's] poems are enriched to the point of volatility, but they pay out, often, in sudden joy."--The New Yorker Award-winning poet Danez Smith is a groundbreaking force, celebrated for deft lyrics, urgent subjects, and performative power. Don't Call Us Dead opens with a heartrending sequence that imagines an afterlife for black men shot by police, a place where suspicion, violence, and grief are forgotten and replaced with the safety, love, and longevity they deserved here on earth. Smith turns then to desire, mortality--the dangers experienced in skin and body and blood--and a diagnosis of HIV positive. "Some of us are killed / in pieces," Smith writes, "some of us all at once." Don't Call Us Dead is an astonishing and ambitious collection, one that confronts, praises, and rebukes America--"Dear White America"--where every day is too often a funeral and not often enough a miracle.
Classy Luck
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Bat Magenta
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Sir Shark
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Campfire Mama
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JK Friend
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Despair
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Avenge Paws
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
ThoughtTrailblazer
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Renegade Slugger
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Preach Man
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Vortex
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Winded On Friday
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
The Final Judgement
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Lady In Red
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Impulse
Savoring audiobooks without complications β this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning.
Popeye Wipeout
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's design is a reader's dream. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
InfinityInsight
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. π This app is a game-changer β its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. ππ§ Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Pocket Mazda
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Bridge Whip
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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