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UK audiobook industry riding a sonic surge in consumer demand

In a recent revelation from Nielsen BookData’s Books & Consumers survey, the…

Kindle Direct Publishing initiates audiobook production of KDP titles in new virtual voice narration beta test

Amazon announced in the KDP community forum it has initiated the beta…

Spotify now offering free audiobooks in the US to take on Audible

Unlocking a new chapter in audiobook entertainment, Spotify is offering U.S. premium…

Amazon announces new Audible pricing for Black Friday in the UK

Amazon-owned Audible happens to be the largest audiobook store out there, one…

Best Long Audiobooks if You Are a Good Listener

Maybe you are going on a long drive or have lots of…

Kobo Plus is now available in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland

Kobo Plus is an online subscription platform with unlimited access to over…
Audiobook stats 2023

Book Reading Helps Boost IQ: Is the Same True for Audiobooks?

The current age of digital media has increased the popularity of ebooks…
Aria Mia Loberti Audiobook

Aria Mia Loberti to Narrate the “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Audiobook

Image credit: Screenrant Aria Mia Loberti, who’s famous for the Netflix series…

Storytel reports profit for the first time in seven years

Swedish audiobook distributor Storytel is celebrating a significant milestone, achieving an operating…

Kindle Direct Publishing Launches ebooks to audiobooks using AI Voices

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing is launching a beta program in the United…
Vault Partners

Vault Partners with Ebook and Audiobook Publisher Atheon

Vault Comics and Atheon Books have recently announced a mutually beneficial partnership…
Audiobook narrators fear Apple uses their voice

Microsoft AI Feeds Project Gutenberg With 5,000 Audiobooks

In the ebook site Project Gutenberg, the readers can explore 5,000 open-license…

Apple enhances podcast and audiobook experience in latest iTunes update for Windows

Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iTunes 12.13 update, bringing fresh enhancements for…

Former Spotify chief economist raises concerns over free audiobook streaming offer

Spotify’s foray into free audiobooks for Premium listeners has sparked excitement among…

eBook revenues were down 3.7% in August 2023

Ebook revenues in the United States were down 3.7% for the month…
Britney Spears Memoir audiobook

Michelle Williams to Narrate Britney Spears Memoir

Michelle Williams will be narrating the upcoming memoir of Britney Spears. The…

Bowker collaborates with DeepZen AI to revolutionize audiobook production in the US

Bowker, a key player in bibliographic information management announced it has tied…

Audible Launches New Wear OS app to bring audiobooks to your wrists

Audible, the audiobook service owned by Amazon, has officially introduced its Wear…

Spotify is giving away free audiobooks to paid subscribers

Last year, Spotify got into the audioboooks game and started to sell…

Air Canada and Audible join forces, set to unleash a sky full of Audiobook adventures

Those who intend to travel by Air Canada are in for a…

ebook revenue increased by up 2.3% in July 2023

Digital book revenue in the United States increased for the second time…

Project Gutenberg is offering audiobooks powered by AI

Project Gutenberg is one of the best places to download royalty-free ebooks…
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Match the Music and Mood With Spotify’s New “Daylist”

Spotify launches out a new playlist – “The Daylist” for all its…