Book description
The dinner party is back! Chef and cooking show host Natasha Feldman shares the secrets to throwing fun, no-stress gatherings--spoiler alert: it starts with delicious recipes you'll have total confidence in! This modern manual offers 80+ recipes with menu ideas, sketches, and practical tips to ensure that everyone enjoys the party, especially the host!Making and eating dinner with your friends should be a pleasure--nothing tops getting people together, sharing good food, and laughing until you cry. The Dinner Party Project is here to revive and democratize the dinner party, to make it a fun, communal practice rather than a stressful solo performance by the host. Move over, fussy recipes with ingredients lists that run a mile long. This cookbook has not only 80+ simple yet impressive recipes, but also 24 menu suggestions plus tips and tricks for taking the pressure off of hosting. Feldman provides recipes for every mood and cooking comfort level (including permission to order takeout or delegate to friends), with sections on appetizers, main dishes, cocktails or mocktails, sides, desserts, and even dedicated chapters on the perfect pizza party or taco night. Whimsical illustrations help demystify the cheese plate, offer store-bought dessert options, and guide you to your ideal dinner menu; tips within each recipe not only ensure great results but also help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute scrambling.Recipes include: Crunchy Radishes Dipped in Honey Fennel ButterPeel 'n' Eat Shrimp with Basil Dipping MagicPerfect Seared Ribeye with Pistachio Date Salsa VerdeParty PestoVery Adult Salad: Bitter Greens with Roasted Grapes and PecorinoVeggie Pot Pie with Black Pepper and Parm PhylloThin Mint Pudding PieSo go ahead: pick a date, plan a menu, and invite people over--after all, nothing brings friends together like a good meal.
FrankenGrin
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Bang Shift
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats β it's a true lifesaver. π‘ This app has made my daily schedule more interesting β 'reading' on the go! π±πΆββοΈ π Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories β thank you, this app! ππ ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience.
Sofa King
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. π‘ This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts β it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. ππ§ Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
PixelPioneer
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful β I'm hooked! Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
High Heel Goddess
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible. As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§
Whistler
This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Black Mustard
I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls β it's a joy to navigate. πΆπ Replacing tunes with stories β my house is alive with the sound of narration! π§π Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Sun Lemon
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences.
Disco Potato
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. ποΈ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures β this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. βοΈπ ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Beo
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences β time flies by! π§ββοΈ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks β mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. π§ββοΈπ§ ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
Orange Teflon
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. πΆπ Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling β audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. π§π ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family.
Duke Electro
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes.
Hyper Kong
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient!
Polar Bee
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits β truly impressive. Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is remarkable. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Crash Enforcer
ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use.
TeederSmartie
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
Troubled Chick
πΌ Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background β love it! π»π§ AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Riff Raff
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. πΌ Making work hours fly by with captivating stories β a true work-life balance! π»π ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app!
Chlorine
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Jack Cassidy
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze β a true travel essential. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no 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