Book description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story. The Spanish language edition of the best-selling "Like Water For Chocolate" is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce. "A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too". -- "Glamour". "A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart". -- "USA Today". "A tall-tal, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one". -- "San Francisco Chronicle".
Skool
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! This app is a book lover's dream come true – a vast library right at your fingertips. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs.
Toy Town
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
Slinger
ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Alley Fiend
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars! This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Tall Sally
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
Ice
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy!
Roadblock
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Lord Theus
Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧
Lady Katniss
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else.
Vortex
👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. 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!
Mint Ness
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. 🎙️ The app's functionality is a true work of art – it enhances the audiobook experience and brings stories to life. 📚🎨 ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. 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.
Flint Cast-Iron
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Snapdragon
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver! ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Zod
Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true standout. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
MeeP
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Vagabond Warrior
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Gone are the days of fumbling with different formats – this app's comprehensive support ensures I can enjoy any audiobook without a hitch. 🎉🔊 A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Mad Rascal
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design – it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. 🎧 Carrying a world of literature in my headphones – this app's convenience is truly remarkable. 📚💫
Day Hawk
💡 Nurturing my curiosity with audiobooks – this app adds a touch of wonder to my daily routines. 📱📖 Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
FRMhndshk
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. 🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable.
M8deUp
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a true marvel. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination.
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