Book description
"Excellent....Taken as a whole, the volume moves beyond food's sensory pleasures to investigate it as a cultural vessel, a symbol of inequality, and more. It's a standout addition to the series." --Publisher's Weekly (starred review)A collection of the year's top food writing, selected by prolific food writer and author of How to Cook Everything Mark Bittman."In almost any culture, at any time, you can find food writing," writes guest editor Mark Bittman in his introduction. "Food means growing and hardship, and health and medicine, and work and holiday. In its abundance it is a gift and a joy, and in its absence a curse and a tragedy. If a culture has writing, that culture has food writing." The stories in this year's Best American Food Writing are brilliant, eye-opening windows into the heart of our country's culture. From the link between salt and sex, to Syrian refugees transforming ancient Turkish food traditions, to the FDA's crusade on alternative non-dairy milk options, to Black farmers in Arkansas seeking justice, the scope of these essays spans nearly every aspect of our society. This anthology offers an entertaining and poignant look at how food shapes our lives and how food writing shapes our culture. THE BEST AMERICAN FOOD WRITING 2023 INCLUDES JAYA SAXENA - LIGAYA MISHAN - MARION NESTLE TOM PHILPOTT - WESLEY BROWN - ALICIA KENNEDY CAROLINE HATCHETT - AMY LOEFFLER and others
LunaStar
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ๐ Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories โ thank you, this app! ๐๐ The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening.
Atomic Blastoid
I can't imagine a day without this app โ it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Screwtape
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Vixen
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Chocolate Thunder
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Necessary Momentum
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate โ it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Dallas Foxface
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
DreamWeaver
I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Dr. Jam Man
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Audiobook pleasure simplified โ this app's design is a true winner.
Bad Bond
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks โ it's truly invigorating. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Murmur
Simplifying audiobook adventures โ this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
RiddleRover
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ThoughtTrailblazer
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. Navigating audiobooks with ease โ this app's functionality is a standout. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
ForumFusion
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Bad Beret
Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Geneva Cuffs
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights โ I'm never without a good story. Effortlessly switching between stories โ this app's ease of use is impressive. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Lady Pomegranate
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorโs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsโjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Easy Mac
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls โ it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze โ thank you, app developers! With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Sir Shove
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Spooky Electric
I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. Seamless audiobook integration โ this app's functionality is a technological marvel. 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. ๐ฑ๐ The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
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