Book description
Eighty delicious, imaginative recipes from the Star Tribune's beloved annual cookie contest, with mouth-watering pictures and bakers' stories It's cold in Minnesota, especially around the holidays, and there's nothing like baking a batch of cookies to warm the kitchen and the heart. A celebration of the rich traditions, creativity, and taste of the region, The Great Minnesota Cookie Book collects the best-loved recipes and baking lore from fifteen years of the Star Tribune's popular holiday cookie contest. Drop cookies and cutouts, refrigerator cookies and bars; Swedish shortbread, Viennese wafers, and French-Swiss butter cookies; almond palmiers; chai crescents and taffy treats; snowball clippers, cherry pinwheels, lime coolers, and chocolate-drizzled churros: a dizzying array and all delightful, the recipes in this book recall memories of holidays past and inspire the promise of happy gatherings to come. These are winning cookies in every sense, the best of the best chosen by the contest's judges, accompanied by beautiful photographs as instructive as they are enticing. A treat for any occasion, whether party, bake sale, or after-school snack, each time- and taste-tested recipe is perfect for starting a tradition of one's own.
Capital F
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏 Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Hex Panther
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. 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!
Pocket Muzzie
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Breadmaker
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Mosquit-No
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚 The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Minty Devil
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Granola Dove
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. 🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨
Heavenly Connection
⭐️ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. 📚👏 Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Daffy Girl
This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Cinder Coffee
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. 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!
SmartieQuest
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch. 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.
Demo
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Grotas
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. 📚 Farewell, boredom during ironing sessions – audiobooks make it a breeze! 👗🎧 Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
ThreadTrail
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Jelly Camber
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge – talk about efficiency! 🛌 Indulging in soothing bedtime stories – this app is my nightly retreat into imagination. 🌙📚 Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
CloudFrenzy
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Moonflower
Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Stacker of Wheat
This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem.
IdeaAlchemy
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. 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. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Moon Solitaire
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day.
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