The Harry Potter series is all set to get a makeover of sorts this coming summer. This is going to apply to the e-book and audiobook versions of the Harry Potter stories that would benefit from a new suite of dynamic cover designs. As Pottermore Publishing, the Wizarding WorldTM’s global digital publisher stated, the new cover art will be depicting both the iconic as well as … [Read more...] about Harry Potter e-books and audiobooks to get new dynamic cover art
Audiobook News
Where do Americans get their books from?
Ever wondered where the Americans get the book they are reading? The Freckle Report claims to have answers to this as that is specifically what they asked 667 adults in the US as part of its April 2022 survey. As Book Riot revealed, the findings are as interesting as they are important as they shed light on the consumer trend when it comes to procuring print books, e-books, or … [Read more...] about Where do Americans get their books from?
The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Audible has introduced a new subscription plan which will let members have access to more than 11,000 books and podcasts for a monthly fee of $7.95. Audible Plus, as the plan has been named, will let you stream content on any device you'd like via the Audible app. Further, there is a 30-day free trial offer as well which should help you make up your mind if you feel undecided … [Read more...] about The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
A new study from France’s publishers shows that French audiobook fans are moving away from tape and CDs to embrace digital audio, according to a May 4th Publishing Perspectives article. May is “Audio Book Month” in France, according to the Syndicat national de l’édition (SNE). The French Publishers Association (SNE) is France’s trade association of book publishers, … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
You can no longer buy Kindle eBooks on Android
Amazon has disabled the ability to buy ebooks in the Kindle app for Android. When trying to buy digital books, a new screen is displayed, letting customers know that in order to remain compliment with Google policy changes, buying ebooks is no longer supported. This has happened because Google has now mandated that all apps use their own billing system and will take a 30% cut … [Read more...] about You can no longer buy Kindle eBooks on Android
Facebook confirms exit from podcast business by June 3rd
Facebook is getting its hands off the podcast business barely a year after it had got into it. In fact, the company is pulling itself back from all of its audio ventures, which include Soundbites and the general audio hub as well, Bloomberg reported. Creators won't be allowed to add new podcasts from this week onwards while all of the existing podcasts will be removed on June … [Read more...] about Facebook confirms exit from podcast business by June 3rd
Freedom of Speech & Book Banning in 2022
For many people, there's an uneasy feeling in the air right now due to a large resurgence in censorship. Banning books is by no means a new tactic, and attempting to control people to think 'the right things' and not 'the wrong things', can be seen throughout history and the world. History of Book Burning and Banning In 213 B.C., as a way of consolidating power in his new … [Read more...] about Freedom of Speech & Book Banning in 2022
Aconyte Books and Graphic Audio partner to offer a more cinematic style audiobook experience
Aconyte Books announced they have got into a partnership with Graphic Audio to offer a new kind of audiobook experience. As the website License Global reported, the new audiobooks will offer a more wholesome listening experience in that they will have realistic sound effects to match the content as well as the situation being narrated. The stories will have a full cast and … [Read more...] about Aconyte Books and Graphic Audio partner to offer a more cinematic style audiobook experience
Otobank’s new ticket plan lets users listen to and eventually own the audiobook
Otobank which operates the largest audiobook store - audiobook.jp in Japan has announced the launch of a new ticket plan for users to read their favorite audiobooks, PRTimes.jp reported. The tickets introduced in April will need to be procured against a fixed monthly fee which then can be used to read audiobooks irrespective of what the audiobook otherwise costs. That is not … [Read more...] about Otobank’s new ticket plan lets users listen to and eventually own the audiobook