Book description
'The poetry of Sonia Sanchez is full of power and yet always clean and uncluttered. It makes you wish you had thought those thoughts, felt those emotions, and, above all, expressed them so effortlessly and so well' Chinua Achebe'Only a poet with an innocent heart can exorcise so much pain with so much beauty' Isabel Allende'A lion in literature's forest' Maya AngelouA dazzling selection of poems from one of the most beloved American poets, whose distinctive verse resonates around the globeFew poets in history have possessed the irrepressible humanity and 'abundant positivity' that characterise Sonia Sanchez's astonishing body of work.Energetic, infectious and rich with sonic exuberance, Sanchez's poems have radically transformed the direction of American poetry over the past six decades and have been an inspiration to readers around the world. Whether it's her iconic haiku, rhythmic ballads or devastating elegies, Sanchez's lyric, luminous and 'lovely as chandeliers', thrums with a profound generosity and an international consciousness, rendering all of life's agony and ecstasy. This volume pulls from across Sanchez's diverse repertoire to showcase the multiplicities of the poet's voice - the profound and personal, the firebrand and socially conscious, the playful and formally dextrous, and the musical - to celebrate her as one of the world's most skilled and versatile poets of the past half century.
Shay
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StorySculptor
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Succubus In Training
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Bleeker
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Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
London Fox
ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out.
Runway Darling
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
S’more Vixen
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
AxelRoad
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Thumb Candy
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Crash Enforcer
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Crash Enforcer
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
Kevlar Wanted
The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
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