Here is something that might not be known to many. Audible has a feature that allows you to return your audiobooks and get your credit back. You can then re-use that credit against another audiobook of your choice. As Kris Henges of How-To-Geek mentioned, the feature is available on the ‘Purchase History’ page. There, when you click on any title you have purchased, you will see … [Read more...] about Here’s How to Return Your Audible Audiobook and Get Your Credit Back
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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
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
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
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’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
Hear Audiobook Excerpts with Audible and SiriusXM
Discover your next audio entertainment obsession with Audible and SiriusXM. From best-selling stories to fascinating non-fiction, hear excerpts of the hottest audiobooks across every genre and explore a rotating selection of recommended listens updated every month. We’ll take you closer to the biggest names and titles with two brand-new series: “Authorized with Audible,” … [Read more...] about Hear Audiobook Excerpts with Audible and SiriusXM
Lalaine to Narrate Tween Empire Audiobook
Image credit: Pop Crush Lizzie McGuire star Lalaine is recounting the rise and fall of Disney Channel in a new audiobook. According to People, Lalaine, 37, who starred as Miranda Sanchez in Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004, will narrate the audiobook for journalist Ashley Spencer’s new book, Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween … [Read more...] about Lalaine to Narrate Tween Empire Audiobook
Get a Free Month of Audiobooks on Spotify Now
To mark National Audiobook Month this June, Spotify's offering a month of free audiobooks. As long as you are on Spotify's free plan and have a U.S. account on the service, you can sign up for a free trial that will give you access to audiobooks for a month from the date you sign up. You won't be able to access audiobooks if your Spotify account is from other regions. This … [Read more...] about Get a Free Month of Audiobooks on Spotify Now
American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan
Spotify is a famous music platform that recently started offering audiobook content to its subscription listeners. However, there is a catch. Spotify has added 15 hours of free audiobooks to its premium plans. They have launched a monthly $10 audiobook subscription, offering the same 15 hours of listening. The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) believes that Spotify … [Read more...] about American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan