Book description
Weaving together memories, recipes, and wild tales of years spent in the kitchen, Home Cooking is Laurie Colwin's cookbook manifesto on the joys of sharing food and entertaining. With a foreword by Ruth Reichl. "As much memoir as cookbook and as much about eating as cooking." --The New York Times Book Review From the humble hotplate of her one-room apartment to the crowded kitchens of bustling parties, Colwin regales us with tales of meals gone both magnificently well and disastrously wrong. Hilarious, personal, and full of Colwin's hard-won expertise, Home Cooking will speak to the heart of any amateur cook, professional chef, or food lover.
Alley Frog
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InfinityInsight
User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
Killer Curio
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Jack Cassidy
I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable.
Indestructible Potato
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DollFaceKillah
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. 🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Blood Taker
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Sick Saurus
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Day Hawk
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Murder Cherry
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Freesia
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High-Fructose
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Lord Theus
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Old Orange Eyes
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is truly commendable. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
DreamDiver
With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking and listening has never been this smooth – this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. 🏞️📖 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. 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.
Fast Draw
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Willow Dragon
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Pusher
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Hyper
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators – they add a unique charm to each book. I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Referee
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs.
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