A specially curated collection of J.K. Rowling's creative works is going to be made available soon, wizardingworld.com reported. That includes articles and anecdotes related to Harry Potter and his magical world. There are also going to be stories related to other characters of the series along with stuff that you might not have known so far. Specifically, there are going to be … [Read more...] about A Curated Selection of Harry Potter Lore With Never-Heard-Before Backstories to Launch Soon
Audiobook News
Ruth Wilson To Narrate ‘His Dark Materials’ Audiobook
Produced and published by Penguin Audio, the third installment in the trilogy (made up of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) will feature a conversation between Pullman and Wilson, recorded at the Bodleian Library in 2021. The novels follow the coming of age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they adventure through a series of parallel … [Read more...] about Ruth Wilson To Narrate ‘His Dark Materials’ Audiobook
E-book revenues were up 2.2% in May 2024
Digital book sales in the United States grew for the second time in 2024. This is good news, as more people buy digital content on their e-readers, smartphones, and tablets. E-book revenues were up 2.2% compared to May 2023, generating $84.4 million. Year-to-date e-book revenues were up 2.3% compared to the first five months of 2023, for $422.5 million. Audiobooks are the … [Read more...] about E-book revenues were up 2.2% in May 2024
Amazon has Incredible Audiobook Giveaway for Prime Members
For a very limited time, Amazon has waived the £7.99 subscription fee for its popular Audible service. Anyone can unlock two months of its audiobook and podcast streamer for free. During your free subscription, you'll be able to download and keep two Audible books of your choice and listen to popular podcasts. But things get even better if you're an Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Amazon has Incredible Audiobook Giveaway for Prime Members
Audible Introduces New Royalty Model For Authors and Publishers
Amazon announced in a blog post it has come up with a new royalty model that will enable creators to monetize more varied content types. Amazon said it devised the new royalty model after engaging extensively with the authors and publishers and taking into account their feedback on this. The company also said the new model will mean better business opportunities for the authors … [Read more...] about Audible Introduces New Royalty Model For Authors and Publishers
Audible’s First-Ever Global Brand Marketing Campaign
Audible Inc., an Amazon company and the creator and provider of audio storytelling, announced the launch of its first-ever global brand marketing campaign. The brand execution explores how listening to Audible immerses us all in extraordinary worlds, changes our mood, perceptions, views-- all while engaging in routine daily activities, stated the company. The campaign’s … [Read more...] about Audible’s First-Ever Global Brand Marketing Campaign
Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau critiques Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for diminishing Canada's global stature during his tenure, branding him as a leader "unprepared for the challenges of international relations". Garneau, renowned for his distinguished career in the military and as an astronaut before entering politics, extensively reflects on his parliamentary … [Read more...] about Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Audiobook Consolidation Continues: RBmedia to Acquire Dreamscape Media
The Audiobook industry is the fastest-growing segment in digital publishing. In 2023, the format generated $2 billion in the United States alone. The industry is in a state of consolidation. Audiobooks.com was sold to Storytel in 2022, and Spotify bought Findaway, one of the largest audiobook distributors. RBMedia has been on a tear, buying smaller companies. Today, RBMedia … [Read more...] about Audiobook Consolidation Continues: RBmedia to Acquire Dreamscape Media
Speechify Let’s You Listen to An Audiobook Read by You
How about the ability to listen to an audiobook that is being read aloud by you or your favorite celeb that you have the option to choose? AI startup Speechify will let you do just that. As CNet stated, all that you need to do is import your voice and let AI make a clone of the same. Thereafter, let that voice to read aloud the book you wish to listen to. It’s as simple as … [Read more...] about Speechify Let’s You Listen to An Audiobook Read by You
How Leeanna Morgan Utilizes AI for Effortless Audiobook Creation
Creating an audiobook is a lot easier than it used to be before. It isn't as time-consuming or expensive as it used to be thanks to the use of cutting-end AI voice generation technologies. Take for instance ElevenLabs which offers voice conversion, speech generation, and automatic dubbing technology for creating the most natural-sounding audiobooks. Now, noted author Leeanna … [Read more...] about How Leeanna Morgan Utilizes AI for Effortless Audiobook Creation