Book description
Style icon and preeminent hostess Catherine "Deeda" Blair shares her inspirations for entertaining with understated elegance and distinction, accompanied by menus, recipes, table settings, and charming stories about her extraordinarily colorful life. Deeda Blair is one of the last great American swans, revered by cult followers for her enduring beauty, fashion taste, and easy elegance. She embodies a sense of decorum and practices a relaxed, graceful etiquette that is much lauded but often missing from today's soirées and gatherings. An invitation to Blair's New York home has been a rare privilege, but now, in her first book, Blair invites readers in and reveals how they too can develop their own uniquely personal style. Central to the narrative are six fantasy meals, each accompanied by a menu, recipes, table settings, and floral arrangements that are inspired by the people and places that have shaped Blair's own inimitable and envied taste and style. Each meal is set in Blair's exquisite home and is accompanied by photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo's evocative images of the imaginative table settings Blair has created for her timeless dishes. Accompanying Blair's coveted eighty recipes are personal anecdotes and helpful serving suggestions. Renowned design writer and tastemaker Deborah Needleman collaborated closely with Blair to capture her vision for entertaining with fantasy and enchantment, as well as her reflections on life and how her experiences have influenced the way she lives, works, and entertains.
East Army
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Prof. Smirk
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Bom Crossed
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Knuckles
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Uluru Walker
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Sun Lemon
Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Patton Digger
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Blackfire
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Lumberyard
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Houston Rocket
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience.
Broomspun
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ZenZone
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. 🎧 Navigating through narratives has never been simpler – this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. 📚💫 ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app.
Black Firefly
With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Mental Prophet
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations – they're spot on. With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment.
Bang Shift
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. ⭐️ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. 📚👏
Troublemasher
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Rosie Bird
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Pepper
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Hoboken Nightingale
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Onion King
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. 🏃♀️🌟 Experiencing stories while staying active – this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. 🎧🏞️ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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