Book description
Recommended by Reese Witherspoon's Book Club!Voted One of Book Riot's Most Influential Queer Books & Horror Novels of All Time!Before Buffy, before Twilight, before Octavia Butler's Fledgling, there was The Gilda Stories, Jewelle Gomez's sexy vampire novel.This remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who "shares the blood" by two women there, Gilda spends the next two hundred years searching for a place to call home. An instant lesbian classic when it was first published in 1991, The Gilda Stories has endured as an auspiciously prescient book in its explorations of blackness, radical ecology, re-definitions of family, and yes, the erotic potential of the vampire story."The Gilda Stories is groundbreaking not just for the wild lives it portrays, but for how it portrays them--communally, unapologetically, roaming fiercely over space and time."--Emma Donoghue, author of Room"Jewelle Gomez sees right into the heart. This is a book to give to those you want most to find their own strength."--Dorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out Of CarolinaJewelle Gomez is a writer, activist, and the author of many books including Forty-Three Septembers, Don't Explain, The Lipstick Papers, Flamingoes and Bears, and Oral Tradition. The Gilda Stories was the recipient of two Lambda Literary Awards, and was adapted for the stage by the Urban Bush Women theater company in thirteen United States cities.Alexis Pauline Gumbs was named one of UTNE Reader's 50 Visionaries Transforming the World, a Reproductive Reality Check Shero, a Black Woman Rising nominee, and was awarded one of the first-ever "Too Sexy for 501c3" trophies. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.
Mother Hen
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Springheel Jack
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General Finish
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SereneScribe
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General Finish
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Electric Player
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The Beekeeper
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Eerie Mizzen
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Polar Bee
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
Sweetness
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Alias Stick
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21st Street
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Impulse
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Cross Thread
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ๐๐ Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Spoiler Betty
This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Unleashed
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Kill Switch
The voice actors are incredible โ they make the characters come alive. ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. 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!
DZE
With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Lady Peach
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. ๐๏ธ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt โ what a game-changer! ๐๐ Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBookโs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
NexusNomad
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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