Spotify has set itself a rather ambitious target of generating revenues of $100 billion in the next decade, Axios reported. The company is also aiming to reach more than a billion users as well and is looking at audiobooks and podcasts to reach that goal. As the company CEO, Daniel Ek said, all of this forms part of a new strategy that is being put forth as the ‘Spotify … [Read more...] about Spotify is betting that audiobooks will get them more users and money
Audiobooks
Apple Books or Kindle. Which one is better?
Amazon and Apple are both behemoths in their own rights, with each having its own distinct business models. However, the one aspect where they both meet and compete with each other is their book business. In fact, for Amazon, Kindle and the ensuing book ecosystem happens to be one of the focus areas of their entire business structure. For Apple, selling or renting books is also … [Read more...] about Apple Books or Kindle. Which one is better?
Saudi Arabians smitten by audiobooks
As it is with most parts of the world, book lovers in Saudi Arabia too have begun to appreciate all that audiobooks have come to offer. While the segment is still to reach the level of maturity as it is in the west, the good thing is that there are many who have come to enjoy the specific format and have adopted the same in their lifestyles. However, as Arab News stated, many … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabians smitten by audiobooks
eBooks by Osman, Ishiguro, and Rowling borrowed the most from libraries in 2021
Digital books by Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, and J K Rowling were borrowed the most from libraries this year, The Bookseller reported citing OverDrive. Among the titles that were most in-demand in libraries in the UK this year include The Thursday Murder Club by Osman. Thereafter, the e-book titled The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro … [Read more...] about eBooks by Osman, Ishiguro, and Rowling borrowed the most from libraries in 2021
These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
Reading is a delightful experience but oftentimes, we do not have the time to focus on reading text ourselves. For those who lead such fast-paced lives, audiobooks are a marvelous substitute. Many of the best e-readers such as the Kindle Oasis and the Kobo Sage come with Bluetooth connectivity, enabling book-lovers to access audiobooks through their dedicated reading … [Read more...] about These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
According to figures released by the Publishers Association and revealed by The BookSeller, there has been considerable growth in audiobook and fiction sales in the UK during the first six months in 2020 compared to the same period for the preceding year. Specifically, audiobook sales during the first half of the year witnessed a sharp 71 percent growth compared to the same … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
Will audiobooks surpass eBooks in popularity?
Audiobooks are all the craze these days. The pandemic brought into focus eBooks and audiobooks which came across as a no-contact means of accessing new reading material. However, while the eBook craze seems to have somewhat frittered away, demand for audiobooks continues to be steady and strong. With the pandemic easing a bit and bookstores across the world getting back to … [Read more...] about Will audiobooks surpass eBooks in popularity?
Audiobook Scams Highlight the Issues in Self-Publishing
From the earliest days of self-publishing, scammers have been looking to make a buck. From paid review scams to enticing followers to download books simply for the pages views, there's no end to the ways people have taken advantage of these opportunities in a negative way. Every time a platform offers a new feature, someone figures out how to game the system, leaving … [Read more...] about Audiobook Scams Highlight the Issues in Self-Publishing
Best audiobook apps of 2021
While reading a book has some kind of a romance to it that is unlike any, letting your ears do the reading has its own allure. Most are likely to have fond memories of listening to stories during bedtime which, at times, can be even more exciting than reading. Fortunately, technology has made it possible to relive that excitement anytime and anywhere with what has come to be … [Read more...] about Best audiobook apps of 2021
Everything you need to know about Canadian reading habits
Booknet Canada released a new leisure time report and it found some interesting facts when it came to reading. A survey of 1,000 readers, in the past year found that 45% read digital books only, 49% listened to at least one audiobook, 64% read multiple formats, and 1% listened exclusively to audiobooks. Audiobook consumption is on the rise and listening is primarily done via … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Canadian reading habits