Book description
"An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger." -Booklist (starred review) "Astonishing." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A tour de force." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A Printz Honor Book A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult Literature Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award An Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fiction Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2017 A Vulture Best YA Book of 2017 A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2017 An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds's electrifying novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds-the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he's going to murder the guy who killed his brother.A cannon. A strap. A piece. A biscuit. A burner. A heater. A chopper. A gat. A hammer A tool for RULE Or, you can call it a gun. That's what fifteen-year-old Will has shoved in the back waistband of his jeans. See, his brother Shawn was just murdered. And Will knows the rules. No crying. No snitching. Revenge. That's where Will's now heading, with that gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, the gun that was his brother's gun. He gets on the elevator, seventh floor, stoked. He knows who he's after. Or does he? As the elevator stops on the sixth floor, on comes Buck. Buck, Will finds out, is who gave Shawn the gun before Will took the gun. Buck tells Will to check that the gun is even loaded. And that's when Will sees that one bullet is missing. And the only one who could have fired Shawn's gun was Shawn. Huh. Will didn't know that Shawn had ever actually USED his gun. Bigger huh. BUCK IS DEAD. But Buck's in the elevator? Just as Will's trying to think this through, the door to the next floor opens. A teenage girl gets on, waves away the smoke from Dead Buck's cigarette. Will doesn't know her, but she knew him. Knew. When they were eight. And stray bullets had cut through the playground, and Will had tried to cover her, but she was hit anyway, and so what she wants to know, on that fifth floor elevator stop, is, what if Will, Will with the gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, MISSES. And so it goes, the whole long way down, as the elevator stops on each floor, and at each stop someone connected to his brother gets on to give Will a piece to a bigger story than the one he thinks he knows. A story that might never know an END...if Will gets off that elevator. Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, Long Way Down is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence, as could only be told by Jason Reynolds.
Flash Protein
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Shivers
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Pink C
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SmartieQuest
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Wild Kitten
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Tokyo Dream
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Wonder Lady
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Queen Bee
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Crash Override
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3D Waffle
Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧 Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Slacker Cat
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
RightN0w2
Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Heavenly Connection
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Geneva Cuffs
With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Tall Sally
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Snow Cream
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset.
Good William
I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
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