As it is with most parts of the world, book lovers in Saudi Arabia too have begun to appreciate all that audiobooks have come to offer. While the segment is still to reach the level of maturity as it is in the west, the good thing is that there are many who have come to enjoy the specific format and have adopted the same in their lifestyles. However, as Arab News stated, many … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabians smitten by audiobooks
Audiobook News
FriesenPress gets into publishing and distribution of audiobooks
FriesenPress announced it has now started to provide audiobook production and distribution services to independent and self-publishing authors, the company revealed in a press release. FriesenPress said the authors will have the option to narrate their own book if they so wish to and from their own location though the process involves collaborating with a producer in real-time. … [Read more...] about FriesenPress gets into publishing and distribution of audiobooks
2022 Audie Awards announced, Obama among winners, Project Hail Mary gets top award
The 2022 Audie Awards winners are here, and it is Project Hail Mary that has got the top honors. Written and narrated by Andy Weir and Ray Porter, Project Hail Mary has been conferred the title of the Audiobook of the Year. It is the likes of Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author, Gayle Forman, an author and journalist, and Seija Rankin, Senior Books Editor at … [Read more...] about 2022 Audie Awards announced, Obama among winners, Project Hail Mary gets top award
Barnes and Noble has a new audiobook subscription plan
Barnes and Noble has a new audiobook subscription plan. You can pay $14.99 per month and get an audiobook credit. This credit can be redeemed for one of their 200,000 audiobooks from major publishers. The audiobooks can be listened to on the Nook app for Android, iOS or the web player. They are currently offering a free 30 day trial, which you get one free audiobook.Barnes … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has a new audiobook subscription plan
Spotify offering bookcast Run Rose Run with audio and music by Dolly Parton and James Patterson
Spotify might have started out as a music streaming platform but has also proved over time to be the preferred destination for audiobooks as well. Now, the Swedish company has got into something that can take the audiobook listening experience to the next level. It’s called bookcast and many have claimed it to be the best of audiobooks and podcasts taken … [Read more...] about Spotify offering bookcast Run Rose Run with audio and music by Dolly Parton and James Patterson
Audiobooks now make up a third of all books consumed in Iceland
Audiobooks are all the rage in Iceland at the moment what with a third of all books consumed in the country is done in audio form, RUV reported. Author and literary scholar Halldór Guðmundsson however stated Iceland has been late in waking up to the audiobook boom but have picked up the pace ever since. From just nine audiobooks that got published in 2017, the figure rose to … [Read more...] about Audiobooks now make up a third of all books consumed in Iceland
Storytel founder Jonas Tellander steps down after seventeen years of service
Storytel founder Jonas Tellander has stepped down as the CEO of the company after being seventeen years at the helm. As Silicon Canals reported, Deputy CEO Ingrid Bojner will be serving as the interim CEO until the Board zeroes in on someone to serve as the Chief Executive. Tellander didn't give a specific reason for him stepping down except stating that 'seventeen years of … [Read more...] about Storytel founder Jonas Tellander steps down after seventeen years of service
Audible founder Don Katz will be the honoree at the Pen America 2022 Gala
The founder of Audible, Don Katz has been shortlisted by PEN America as the Business Visionary Honoree for its 2022 Literary Gala for his outstanding contributions to the world of literature and audio storytelling, the organization revealed in a press release. Katz who is an eminent journalist and an author himself founded Audible back in 1995. The company operated … [Read more...] about Audible founder Don Katz will be the honoree at the Pen America 2022 Gala
12 Audiobooks to Check Out this Spring
Springtime is all about rejuvenation and sparking new ideas. From poetry, to personal memoirs, to exciting fiction and non-fiction; we are very excited to share some of the amazing audiobook offerings coming this spring! Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong, narrated by TBD (April 5, Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group) "In this deeply intimate second poetry … [Read more...] about 12 Audiobooks to Check Out this Spring
Storytel and Pottermore to produce audiobook version of Hogwarts Library books
Storytel and Pottermore have decided to take their partnership to the next level which will now involve creating audiobook versions of the Hogwarts Library books. Storytel has already been cooperating with Pottermore since 2016 in bringing the Harry Potter series to its subscribers the world over.This time, as PRNewsWire reported, Storytel is making it sure they are able to … [Read more...] about Storytel and Pottermore to produce audiobook version of Hogwarts Library books
Debating Audiobook Narrators; AI, Human or Both?
The idea of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as audiobook narrators, instead of humans, has become a focused topic of discussion in audiobook circles lately.In October, a PW article by columnist Thad McIlroy, examined the debate, sparking some reaction from both sides; professional narrators and publishers. In that piece, Mcllroy, profiled several players in this niche … [Read more...] about Debating Audiobook Narrators; AI, Human or Both?
Audible ties up with Wattpad, adds more Hindi language audiobooks and podcasts
Audible will have more Hindi language audiobooks to offer its members in India thanks to its association with the online social reading platform Wattpad, Indianexpress reported. The collaboration will see the more popular stories from Wattpad be available to Audible members in audiobook format. The Amazon owned platform plans to add more Wattpad titles throughout 2022. Also, … [Read more...] about Audible ties up with Wattpad, adds more Hindi language audiobooks and podcasts
Windows 11 users can access 1,000 apps from the Amazon App Store
The next phase of Amazon App Store on Windows 11 is here! Starting today, a public preview of the Amazon App store is now available to all users that are located in the United States. Windows. There are over 1,000 apps are included, such as Audible, Kindle, Subway Surfers, Lords Mobile, Khan Academy Kids and many more, with additional apps being added over time. Both Amazon … [Read more...] about Windows 11 users can access 1,000 apps from the Amazon App Store
