Book description
'If only my Cantonese parents weren't so allergic to the word love...''A wonderfully heart warming memoir with lots of foodie insights.' Rachel Khoo'A real and delightful surprise, full of smart thought and deft words - and also very funny.' Ella Risbridger___What is the most unsayable thing you have ever wanted to say to your parents? For newly single food journalist Candice Chung, there's been one thing on her mind lately: she has never told them, 'I love you.' Simple. Reasonable. If only her estranged Cantonese parents weren't so allergic to the word 'love'.Still, she's determined to tackle what's left unsaid. To find a way to unscramble what her family has been trying to tell each other all along - not in Cantonese or English, but with food.As Candice dives into the rituals of family dining, and her parents offer to join her at restaurants she's due to review, she begins to unravel how a decade of silence and distance have shaped their relationship. Through shared meals and culinary adventures they begin to confront the unspoken, and to unpick what it means to show care when you come from a culture where saying 'I love you' isn't the norm.Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning new relationship, grasped-at date nights mid-pandemic and an uncertain future across seas, Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You is packed with heart, humour and those bright-hearted moments around a dinner table that bring us together.__'Tenderly shows how food steps up to provide the emotional support, comfort, and safety that humans need, when words cannot.' Hetty Lui McKinnon'Will undo anyone whose love language is food.' Tara Wigley, co-author of Ottolenghi SIMPLE'Poetic, delicious and full of moments of grace and beauty.' Nikesh Shukla
Sassy Muffin
Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. 📚👏 I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Lady Pomegranate
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Miss Twilight
The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level.
Digital Equinox
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ByteBard
The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
ManMaker
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
Shadow Bishop
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Super Flick
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Killer Curio
This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Mud Eye
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
Show Off
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
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Wolf Tribune
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Dallas Foxface
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Wooden Man
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Third Moon
One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one! Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
New York Winder
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Ladybird
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Demo Zero
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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