Book description
Winner of the 2021 Kate Tufts Discovery AwardWinner of a 2020 Whiting Award in PoetryFinalist for the 2020 Lambda Literary Award in Gay PoetrySelected by Kathy Fagan as a winner of the 2018 National Poetry Series, Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers is a debut collection of poems by a dazzling geologist of queer eros.Drunktown, New Mexico, is a place where men "only touch when they fuck in a backseat." Its landscape is scarred by violence: done to it, done on it, done for it. Under the cover of deepest night, sleeping men are run over by trucks. Navajo bodies are deserted in fields. Resources are extracted. Lines are crossed. Men communicate through beatings, and football, and sex. In this place, "the closest men become is when they are covered in blood / or nothing at all."But if Jake Skeets's collection is an unflinching portrait of the actual west, it is also a fierce reclamation of a living place--full of beauty as well as brutality, whose shadows are equally capable of protecting encounters between boys learning to become, and to love, men. Its landscapes are ravaged, but they are also startlingly lush with cacti, yarrow, larkspur, sagebrush. And even their scars are made newly tender when mapped onto the lover's body: A spine becomes a railroad. "Veins burst oil, elk black." And "becoming a man / means knowing how to become charcoal." Rooted in Navajo history and thought, these poems show what has been brewing in an often forgotten part of the American literary landscape, an important language, beautiful and bone dense.Sculptural, ambitious, and defiantly vulnerable, the poems of Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers are coal that remains coal, despite the forces that conspire for diamond, for electricity.Additional recognition: Named a "Best Poetry Book of 2019" by Electric Literature, Entropy Mag, and Auburn AvenueNamed a "Favorite Book of 2019" by Lit HubNamed a "Best Queer Book of 2019" by BuzzFeed and Book Marks
Sun Lemon
From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. ๐ฑ๐ The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze.
FLAK Angel
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly.
Fire Feline
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ๐๏ธ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency โ I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. ๐ถ๐ Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. ListenBook is packed with useful features. Itโs the best audiobook app Iโve used.
Dark Horse
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality.
Stone Boomstick
๐๏ธ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency โ I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. ๐ถ๐ Effortless audiobook management โ this app's usability is a winner. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly โ this app's design is top-notch. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. I love how I can create playlists. Itโs perfect for organizing my books.
Lord Pistachio
ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so reliable. Iโve never had any issues with it.
Coldy
ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Dallas Burn
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. ๐ช Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier โ this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. ๐ผ๐
Charms
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is โ it's like being inside the story. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine โ it's my ultimate audio companion. I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations โ they're spot on. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Daisy Stick
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
Paris Boost
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories โ this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. ๐ฑ๐ง
Sandbox
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Rocky Highway
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Fire Bite
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Mirage
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! I can't imagine my life without this app โ it's my constant source of books. I can't get enough of this app โ it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. ListenBookโs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Apple Nola
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true โ no more hassles! I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. ๐ Embracing reading in the digital age โ this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. ๐ฑ๐ Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Twister Hero
The app's design is sleek and modern โ it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful โ I'm hooked! ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience.
EchoExplorer
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Feral Cookie
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ๐๐ ListenBookโs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Chasm Face
I've been recommending this app to all my friends โ it's a true game-changer. This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go โ it's my daily companion.
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