Book description
June 12, 2024
Dear Reader,
I just finished Lynsi Snyder's The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger on audiobook, and I'm still buzzing. Not just from the double-double (obviously), but from the sheer warmth of it. You know how sometimes a book feels like a friend whispering secrets over coffee? That's exactly what this was. Especially listening to Lynsi herself narrate-it's like she's leaning across the counter at your favorite In-N-Out, not talking at you.
Honestly, I wasn't sure about a memoir from a fast-food president. But Lynsi strips away the corporate veneer right away. She starts not with boardrooms, but with her grandma Esther's kitchen in 1948, stirring a pot while dreaming of a drive-thru where real food was served. You hear the clack of those old cash registers, smell the griddle, feel the weight of her grandfather's hands teaching her how to stack a burger just so. It's not a history lesson; it's a love letter, written in grease and good intentions.
And the why? That's the magic. Why no franchising? Why no menu expansion? Why stick to the same fries and milkshakes for 75 years? Lynsi doesn't just say "it's our way." She tells you how her grandma's faith shaped the "gospel" of quality-how "born-again" moments (yes, her uncle's story!) made them refuse shortcuts. It's not about profit; it's about people. You hear from the guy who started in '48, still working the fry station in his 80s. That's the heart of it: this is why you'll wait 20 minutes at 2 a.m. for a bacon cheeseburger. It's not just food; it's community.
What stunned me most? Lynsi's vulnerability. She talks about her own struggles, her why as a leader, not just her "how." She didn't just climb the ladder; she built it with her hands-starting at 17, sweeping floors, learning every shift. You can feel her voice crack when she says, "We're not selling burgers. We're serving family." That's the line that stuck with me. It's why chefs and celebrities and me keep coming back. It's not just great food-it's honest food, made by people who care.
The audiobook version? Pure gold. Her voice is calm, grounded, like she's just telling you a story she's told a hundred times. You don't hear a CEO; you hear a granddaughter sharing a secret. The little pauses where she smiles? You hear them. You feel the thump of that first In-N-Out burger hitting the counter. It's not a book you read. It's a feeling you absorb.
So yeah, I'm still driving past my local In-N-Out, rolling down the window, and saying, "Double-double, extra cheese, hold the pickles." But now I know why I do. It's not just nostalgia. It's the sound of generations, one voice, one burger at a time. If you've ever loved a place that feels like home, this isn't just a memoir. It's a reminder of what we're all searching for. And honestly? It made me want to call my own family. Just to say, "Hey. I love you."
- A fellow fan, still waiting for the next drive-thru window to open
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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
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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
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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