Book description
Named a Best Cookbook of the Year/Best Cookbook to Gift by Saveur, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Charleston Post & Courier, Thrillist, and more Long-Listed for The Art of Eating Prize for Best Food Book of 2021 "Dazzling. . . . [Polzine] brings a fresh approach and singular panache. . . . Her clear voice and precise, idiosyncratic instructions will allow home bakers to make exquisite fruit tarts with strawberries and plums, elegant cookies and layer cakes." --Emily Weinstein, New York Times, The 14 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2020 "This book . . . just keeps on giving. An absolute joy for bakers." --Diana Henry, The Telegraph (U.K.), The 20 Best Cookbooks to Buy This Autumn Admit it. You're here for the famous honey cake. A glorious confection of ten airy layers, flavored with burnt honey and topped with a light dulce de leche cream frosting. It's an impressive cake, but there's so much more. Wait until you try the Dobos Torta or Plum Kuchen or Vanilla Cheesecake. Throughout her baking career, Michelle Polzine of San Francisco's celebrated 20th Century Cafe has been obsessed with the tortes, strudels, Kipferl, rugelach, pierogi, blini, and other famous delicacies you might find in a grand cafe of Vienna or Prague. Now she shares her passion in a book that doubles as a master class, with over 75 no-fail recipes, dozens of innovative techniques that bakers of every skill level will find indispensable (no more cold butter for a perfect tart shell), and a revelation of ingredients, from lemon verbena to peach leaves. Many recipes are lightened for contemporary tastes, and are presented through a California lens--think Nectarine Strudel or Date-Pistachio Torte. A surprising number are gluten-free. And all are written with the author's enthusiastic and singular voice, describing a cake as so good it "will knock your socks off, and wash and fold them too." Who wouldn't want a slice of that? With Schlag, of course.
Club Nola
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Manimal
Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Pusher
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RiddleRanger
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NightWonka
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. 🚗 Long road trips? No problem – this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! 🚙📚 Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Crash Override
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
VisionVoyager
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Sky Bully
Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! 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! This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Blackfire
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content.
Wiccan Trouble
ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and broad compatibility ensure every story is a captivating ride. 🌌🎧 Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Despair
I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. 💼 Juggling tasks while exploring narratives – this app is my multitasking hero! 💻📖 Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Sylvester Eye
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Virgo Moon
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study.
Bitmap
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The Happy Jock
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RZRWRE
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DreamDiver
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Acid Gosling
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Flyswat Briggs
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
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