Book description
In the early United States, a Black person committed an act of resistance simply by reading and writing. Yet we overlook that these activities also brought pleasure. Tara A. Bynum tells the compelling stories of four early American writers who expressed feeling good despite living while enslaved or only nominally free. The poet Phillis Wheatley delights in writing letters to a friend. Ministers John Marrant and James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw memorialize their love for God. David Walker's pamphlets ask Black Americans to claim their victory over slavery. Together, their writings reflect the joyous, if messy, humanity inside each of them. This proof of a thriving interior self in pursuit of good feeling forces us to reckon with the fact that Black lives do matter. A daring assertion of Black people's humanity, Reading Pleasures reveals how four Black writers experienced positive feelings and analyzes the ways these emotions served creative, political, and racialized ends.
Tart Voodoo
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Mad Rascal
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FLAK Angel
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Force
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StarZen
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Shwatson
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Lil Rebel Ma
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Gold Dahlia
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Easy Mac
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Gothic Gucci
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Impulse
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Moon Radar
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. πββοΈπ Running through chapters has never been smoother β the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. πββοΈπ§ I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. ππ«
Skylark
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Stone Boomstick
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorβs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsβjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Dahlia
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Spunky Sphinx
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Midnight Rider
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. 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.
Springheel Jack
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Cool Iris
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SunVolt
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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