Embark on a captivating auditory journey with the forthcoming release of "Sherlock Holmes: The Complete BBC Collection." This extraordinary collection comprises sixty thrilling full-cast adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective tales that were originally aired on BBC Radio 4 from 1989 to 1995. Immerse yourself in the brilliant performances of Clive Merrison and … [Read more...] about Classic BBC radio Sherlock Holmes adaptations to make Audible debut soon
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KIDZ BOP and Audible team up to create the first KIDZ BOP Audiobook Series
Audible, the forefront of premium audio storytelling announced entering into a partnership with KIDZ BOP, the ultimate music brand for kids with the intention of developing the groundbreaking KIDZ BOP Never Stop: The Tour Bus Adventures, a remarkable original audio series the brand has ever come up with. As ANBMedia reported, the series will take you on a whirlwind journey … [Read more...] about KIDZ BOP and Audible team up to create the first KIDZ BOP Audiobook Series
Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
Digital book sales continue to decline in the United States. This past February, ebook revenues were down 4.8% for the month compared to February 2022 for a total of $87.5 million. Overall, digital audiobooks were up 31.6% for February, reaching $84.5 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 37.0%, coming in at $700 thousand. Year-to-date ebook revenues were down 0.8% … [Read more...] about Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
Scribd is not a fan of AI scraping their service for data
You might have read on the news that large language models are patrolling the internet to get the most data possible for their AI chatbots or other artificial intelligence endeavours. There are many use cases; some only get data from image-sharing sites for the AI service to make works of art or logos quickly. Others, like Microsoft's new Big chat system, will answer questions … [Read more...] about Scribd is not a fan of AI scraping their service for data
Spotify is waiving distribution fees in its bid to lure in more indie authors
Findaway, an audiobooks retailer under Spotify's ownership, has announced that it will waive its 20 percent royalty cut on titles sold via its DIY Voices platform as long as the transactions take place on Spotify. According to a blog post from the company on Monday, Findaway aims to "transfer cost-saving benefits" stemming from its incorporation with the music streaming giant. … [Read more...] about Spotify is waiving distribution fees in its bid to lure in more indie authors
How to Organize Books in Apple Books
A level of organization is important, whether it is physical or digital space. For example, if you are an avid reader and user of Apple Books, you know how the application starts to build up with lots of extras. Well, your e-book reading and store application must be tidy to enhance your reading time. Luckily, there are many organization tools in the Apple Book application. … [Read more...] about How to Organize Books in Apple Books
Audio Books as an Evolving Media of Storytelling
In recent years, there has been a huge surge in audiobook popularity, and the audiobook industry has made listening to new reading. As more and more people look for easy ways to fit reading into their busy lives, audiobooks have become a convenient and accessible option. Also, with dynamic narration techniques and lifelike quality of recordings, these books are the new … [Read more...] about Audio Books as an Evolving Media of Storytelling
Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
Spotify is one of the leading global platforms in music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. But the recent launch of AI music in the voice of popular artists is welcoming controversy. The platform has confirmed working with labels to stop copyright threats from AI music. It will ensure that AI music flourishes while not harming its reputed artists. The Growth of Spotify The … [Read more...] about Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
Overcoming Reading Challenges: Breaking Down Barriers with Audiobooks
The key to success in schooling overall is literacy. Every subject in the school requires strong reading abilities to succeed. Literacy abilities are crucial in all subject areas, not only English Language Arts programs; this includes math, history, and all other subject areas. Beyond the classroom, reading and writing are crucial life skills. Lack of reading ability has a … [Read more...] about Overcoming Reading Challenges: Breaking Down Barriers with Audiobooks
Read or Listen to a Book – Which is Better?
Nowadays due to busy life people have no or less time to take advantage of all the benefits of reading. Also, with the availability of various forms of entertainment, we get distracted and have less time to unwind our souls by reading a book. In between all this, your love for reading books gets compromised, and you often try to find all possible solutions to maintain your … [Read more...] about Read or Listen to a Book – Which is Better?