Audible has been slowly been adding more functionality for the iPad and iPhone for listening to podcasts. They recently added almost 100,000 of them to their service and want to make it easier for people to enjoy them. They have introduces Time Recalculation based on Narration Speed and Continuous Playback is now available to all customers for podcast episodes. Due to podcasts … [Read more...] about Audible makes iOS Player better for listening to podcasts
Audiobook News
J.K. Rowling Ickabog Audiobook, ebook and hardcover now available
Earlier this year, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling wrote a serialized novel called the Ickabog in 34 installments. You can read The Ickabog for free online via the official website. It is ideal for mobile devices, tablets or your computer’s internet browser. The story is getting the audiobook treatment and Stephen Fry, who narrated all of the UK editions of every Harry … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Ickabog Audiobook, ebook and hardcover now available
Audiobooks sales in the UK will generate £164 this year
Digital and CD sales of audiobooks are poised to sell 22 million units by the end of the year and generate close to £164 million, up 12.3% from £146 million in 2019, marking the seventh consecutive year of growth. One of the big things that are fueling the growth are first time listeners, which will make up half of all of the audiobook sales in 2020.The Nielsen’s latest … [Read more...] about Audiobooks sales in the UK will generate £164 this year
Audible has added 100,000 free podcasts
Audible has just added 100,000 podcasts to its network and they are all available for free. These podcasts are already available on other streaming platforms, but it's good news for people who are already invested in the Audible ecosystem. Included in the new lineup are top podcasts like “Pod Save America,” “You’re Wrong About,” “This American Life,” “Conan O’Brien Needs a … [Read more...] about Audible has added 100,000 free podcasts
eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
Over the course of the global pandemic, ebook sales have been soaring. In August, 2020, US digital revenues were up 18.2% for the month as compared to August of 2019 for a total of $101.7 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebooks were up 14.8%, coming in at $754.8 million for the first eight months of 2020. Notably, revenues in the Children’s and YA category saw a 59.4% jump … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Major publishers in the Netherlands are certainly not risk adverse and unlimited audiobook, ebook and digital magazine services are thriving. There are all sorts of options for people to pay a low monthly fee and get access to a ton of content. Today, we are going to look at all of the various options and what value proposition they offer.BlendleThis company operates an … [Read more...] about The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Australian audiobook market is being driven by new users
The Australian audiobook market is growing and is primarily being driven by new listeners. 2/5 have purchased an audiobook for the first time, in the past twelve months. YouTube reviews and reviews on Facebook have been instrumental in driving adoption for young folk.Audiobooks are traditionally expensive, often double the price of an ebook or a hardcover. Australians more … [Read more...] about Australian audiobook market is being driven by new users
Audible is using an unlimited audiobook model in Spain
Audible is the leading audiobook company and they abide by the subscription model, where every month you are a paid member, they give you 1 credit, which you can redeem. Some plans are more expensive and give more credits per month. Audible has just opened up a Spanish branch and they are doing something different, instead of credits, they are offering a true unlimited … [Read more...] about Audible is using an unlimited audiobook model in Spain
Audible Escape audiobook subscription is being discontinued
Audible Escape is a standalone subscription package for Romance audiobooks. The program launched in 2017 under the name Audible Romance, and rebranded two years later. It cost around $6.99 per month and ranked the titles with flavorful names, such as Sweet, Simmering, Sizzling, Hot Damn, and O-O-OMG. Audible has announced that they are discontinuing Escape on November 1st, … [Read more...] about Audible Escape audiobook subscription is being discontinued
Cory Doctorow will not distribute new audiobook to Audible
Famed science fiction writer Cory Doctorow has been publishing books for over a decade, and his new title is going to be release next month, called Attack Surface, but he won't be selling it on Audible. Instead, Doctorow is selling the recorded version of the book through a Kickstarter campaign, and it will also be available through non-Amazon vendors like Google’s Play store … [Read more...] about Cory Doctorow will not distribute new audiobook to Audible
Playster has gone bankrupt
Playster was an unlimited streaming platform for audiobooks and ebooks and the company has gone bankrupt. They have removed their apps from Apple and Google Android, the website has been shut down and it looks like it is over. There are reports that customers who did not cancel their subscription are continuing to be billed and there is no way to actually stop the … [Read more...] about Playster has gone bankrupt
