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.
Despair
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Pixy Mox
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
CoB@lt
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Venom Petunia
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Eerie
🎉 Rekindling my love for stories – this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! 📖🚀 The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Scratch
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Old Felix
ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment.
Scuffs
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. 📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Silver Agent
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Snake Eyes
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces – this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. 📱🔊
Engine Eye
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. 🚶♀️📱 I'm exploring new worlds while on the move, all thanks to this app's seamless functionality. 🏞️📚 From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues!
Nice Gnome
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. 📱📖 Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
ThoughtTrail
I've never been so entertained while doing household chores – this app is a lifesaver! With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app.
Bootleg Taximan
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Stud
No more fighting over the radio during family trips – we're all hooked on audiobooks now. The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries.
Prone
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Highway
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly.
Springheel Jack
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Miss Murder
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Little Granger
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
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