Hachette has just disclosed their yearly financial results and report reported that total sales in its publishing group fell 1.6% in 2018 compared to 2017, dropping to €2.52 billion. On the digital side of things the publisher stated that ebooks accounted for 7.9% of 2018 their publishing revenue, up from 7.1% in 2017. … [Read more...] about Hachette Proclaims eBooks account for 7.9% of their revenue in 2018
Audiobook News
Playster releases new statement on staff layoffs
Playster fired the vast majority of their employees a couple of weeks ago and management told them to keep it a secret. The company has just released a statement letting everyone know the service is not closing down anytime soon, but will be investing in AI.Playster has told Good e-Reader that "In order to stay … [Read more...] about Playster releases new statement on staff layoffs
HarperCollins is experiencing massive audiobooks gains
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world and they have been experiencing huge gains in the digital audiobook space. In a statement, Robert Thomson, CEO of HC parent company News Corp, said in the last three months of 2018 the sales of digital audio jumped 58% over the same period last year and the … [Read more...] about HarperCollins is experiencing massive audiobooks gains
Here are the 2019 Audie Awards Finalists
The Audio Publishers Association has announced the 2019 Audie Awards finalists, recognizing excellence in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment. If you are looking to listen to a really good audiobook, the finalists represent the best of the best in various genres.Science FictionThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to … [Read more...] about Here are the 2019 Audie Awards Finalists
Choose your own adventure audiobooks now available on Alexa
Chooseco is the company that has produced the Choose your own Adventure books for decades. They have just partnered with Amazon and Audible for a series of old titles that have been developed into Alexa Skills. Chooseco has selected Journey Under the Sea (which takes place in the lost city of Atlantis), and The … [Read more...] about Choose your own adventure audiobooks now available on Alexa
Playster fires all of their employees and is on life support
Playster has fired their entire staff two weeks ago and only a few executives remain with the company. Management has asked everyone to keep it a secret and not to post about it on social media. Playster will not be investing anymore money into new digital content, which means they will no longer be adding new … [Read more...] about Playster fires all of their employees and is on life support
6 Audio Books Which You Need to Listen Before Graduation
Over the years, technology has had a huge impact in not just the way students prepare for exams, but also how they read books. Today, audible books or audiobooks continue to gain traction in different quarters. For some, they are the best thing that has ever to bookworms as well as people whose hobby is reading novels. … [Read more...] about 6 Audio Books Which You Need to Listen Before Graduation
Hallmark is going to start producing audiobooks
The Hallmark channel is best known for their original programming such as movies and television series. The company has operating their own publishing division for a number of years and they are getting involved in the audiobook arena. They have partnered with Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of … [Read more...] about Hallmark is going to start producing audiobooks
Tantor is no longer selling audiobooks directly
Tantor Media was founded in 2000 and is currently an imprint of RB Media. They produce their own audiobooks and has been selling them for over a decade. The company has announced that they are no longer going to sell audiobooks directly on their website and customers have until March 31st to download their content, … [Read more...] about Tantor is no longer selling audiobooks directly
Good e-Reader Global Audiobook Report for 2019
Audiobooks continue to be the fastest growing segment in digital publishing and everyone is benefiting. Listeners are finding that most of the new books that come out are getting the audio treatment and publishers are redoubling their efforts for their backlist by notable authors. This report is going to look at a few … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Global Audiobook Report for 2019
Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Kobo is working on new e-reader that will have audiobook support via Bluetooth. Kobo audiobooks can be purchased on a per title basis, but the platform also offers a subscription system for a monthly fee and it also comes with a 30-day free trial period. Customers will get one credit a month with their subscription and … [Read more...] about Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Boxing Week Deals on Audiobooks
Many audiobook retailers are heavily discounting a number of titles until the end of the year and most will continue to offer savings until the first week of January. If you are looking to kill some time and listen to a great audiobook, here are all of the known deals. This post will be constantly updated with new … [Read more...] about Boxing Week Deals on Audiobooks
