Hoopla revealed via a press release the digital titles that were borrowed the most in the US this year. The library platform said it used data gathered from more than 10,000 public libraries to comes across the titles that were most in demand. The company categorized the information into various segments which includes e-books, audiobooks, and comics, among others. "At the … [Read more...] about Hoopla Reveals Most Borrowed e-Book and Audiobook Titles in 2024
Audiobook News
New York Times releases best audiobooks of the year
The New York Times Best Seller list is among the most popular and definitive sources. Every major bookseller has a section on their site, making it easy for customers to buy all the e-books and audiobooks listed. If you want to listen to a new audiobook or discover a new author, the New York Times has just listed their Top Audiobooks of 2024. … [Read more...] about New York Times releases best audiobooks of the year
Benefits of Audiobooks for Kids
Most parents struggle to get their children interested in reading. Recently, evidence has emerged suggesting that audiobooks may be a solution, helping boost kids' interest and comprehension. Audiobooks and read-along books are incredibly valuable whether your child is just starting school or already in their teenage years. Young children can benefit from listening and learning … [Read more...] about Benefits of Audiobooks for Kids
Spotify Announces Top Audiobooks of the Year
Spotify Unwrapped is one of the most popular ways to discover new music and artists. However, this year, they are applying it to audiobooks too. When it comes to audiobooks, there is a lot to celebrate from 2024: Spotify expanded their offering to more markets and launched Spotify for Authors, a powerful new platform for authors and publishers, and now—for the first … [Read more...] about Spotify Announces Top Audiobooks of the Year
Audible is offering offering 3 month subscription for $3
Audible is trying to win over new customers who want to listen to audiobooks. Amazon is offering a very compelling subscription. Eligible Amazon Prime Members can sign up to get three months of Audible Premium Plus for just $0.99/month — which means you’ll get one audiobook of your choice for $1 every month for three months. Whatever audiobook you spend the credit on is yours … [Read more...] about Audible is offering offering 3 month subscription for $3
Authors Coming Back From the Dead to Narrate Their Stories
Authors returning from the dead and narrating their literary creations might seem like chasing a pipe dream even some time ago, but not quite so, thanks to the power of modern-day advanced AI technologies. As the Daily Mail reported, the key to making that possible is the voice samples such authors might have left behind, which in turn is enough for AI to recreate those voices … [Read more...] about Authors Coming Back From the Dead to Narrate Their Stories
Spotify for Authors gives Insights and Analytics on Audiobooks
Spotify for Authors is a new system that provides publishers and authors with insights and analytics to help them better understand their audiences and catalogue consumption on Spotify. The platform also offers promotional tools to help publishers enhance their presence on Spotify and expand their listener bases. Spotify for Authors replaces Spotify for Artists and Spotify for … [Read more...] about Spotify for Authors gives Insights and Analytics on Audiobooks
Audiobooks Gaining Strong Foothold in China
The audiobook segment in China is booming, experiencing significant growth in recent times, PublishersWeekly reported citing a white paper published recently by Xinhua News Agency. As per the report, the segment grew from 1.96 billion yuan in 2015 to more than 10 billion yuan in 2023. It is 8.8 audiobooks that the average Chinese consumers listened to last year, which betters … [Read more...] about Audiobooks Gaining Strong Foothold in China
Dolly Parton and Barbra Streisand Audiobooks are GRAMMY Award Nominees
Dolly Parton’s Behind the Seams and Barbra Streisand’s My Name Is Barbra, both read by the authors and published by Penguin Random House Audio, have earned 2025 Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording GRAMMY® Award nominations. Penguin Random House Audio titles have previously earned 19 GRAMMYs, including the 2024 Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton and Barbra Streisand Audiobooks are GRAMMY Award Nominees
Spotify Getting Bigger and Better With New Audiobook Addition
The Spotify audiobook library suddenly has a fresh influx of new audiobooks thanks to a new deal it has inked with Bloomsbury, the company revealed. It is more than a thousand titles that are going to be added to Spotify, with some that might already be available as of now. This makes for a significant development in Spotify's ambition to emerge as a prominent player in the … [Read more...] about Spotify Getting Bigger and Better With New Audiobook Addition