‘Hamnet,’ written by Maggie O’Farrell and narrated by Ell Potter, was especially popular. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-04-04 12:00:00 UTC ]
A new book market report on Finland's book market shows the impact of the pandemic and looks at the bestselling Finnish books of 2020. The post Finland’s 2020 Audiobook Sales Doubled, Ebooks Up 84 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-25 16:14:36 UTC ]
Susanna Clarke’s “Piranesi” and “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” win honors at the 2021 Audies ceremony. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-03-23 16:26:41 UTC ]
It’s almost time for The Disability Readathon! Here are few recent #OwnVoices audiobooks by and about disabled people. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-03-23 10:31:00 UTC ]
Subscription service Scribd adds audiobook titles, opening with 'Black Imagination,' to its newly launched Scribd Audio brand. The post Scribd Announces an Audiobook Production Line, Highlighting Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-09 14:00:22 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is to launch an audiobook partnership with the Daily Mail. It will also feature a retail tie-in with Waterstones, with a campaign fronted by children’s author and actor Ben Miller (pictured). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-24 18:49:20 UTC ]
Arachne Press has taken a leap into the world of audiobooks, with nine books due for publication this year set to be simultaneously released in audio format. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-22 18:36:45 UTC ]
From stickers to mugs and awesome tees, show off your passion for listening with these sweet gifts for audiobook lovers. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-02-17 11:33:00 UTC ]
Why do some audiobooks have two versions with different or same narrator? Here’s what to do if undecided on picking an audiobook version. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-02-15 11:37:00 UTC ]
As a verb, one definition of essay is to try. As horrible as 2020 was, let’s pretend it means to try again. Audiobooks of self-contained pieces between twenty and sixty minutes seem perfectly suited for walks, commutes, and household chores. Essays might also be perfect for attention spans... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-01-28 09:48:07 UTC ]
Whether you're practicing a language, or want to read a book in its original language, try these audiobook apps for language learning. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-01-20 11:39:00 UTC ]
North London-based charity Calibre Audio's Emma Scott talks to us about how it has navigated the boom in the audio sector to continue fulfilling it mission to provide free audiobooks to those with a print disability. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-18 13:02:19 UTC ]
For your playlist: “White Ivy,” “The Last American Aristocrat” and “The River Within.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-01-08 14:00:00 UTC ]
New fiction by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Barack Obama’s accent game, a Wilco frontman’s memoir and romance by Vonnegut. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-12-22 23:58:19 UTC ]
Actor Johnny Flynn will narrate the audiobook of The Octopus Man by Jasper Gibson. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-17 17:21:47 UTC ]
George Saunders’ new book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, is out next month and promises to be a literary master class on the short story. Drawing from his teaching career at Syracuse’s MFA program, Saunders walks readers... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-12-17 17:00:15 UTC ]
Tales like ‘The Travelling Cat Chronicles’ and ‘Tarka the Otter’ offer a unique perspective. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-12-14 17:11:48 UTC ]
The Calibre Audio charity for readers who have print disabilities is hoping to add 48 new audiobooks to its library this holiday season. The post Calibre Audiobook Charity Joins the UK’s Big Give Holiday Challenge appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-02 20:32:53 UTC ]
HarperNorth has bagged an audiobook about personal development and men's mental health from Paul Mort, UK Mastercoach of the Year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-30 10:00:16 UTC ]
Sphere has announced that actor Allan Corduner will narrate the audiobook of Parting Words by 100-year-old human rights lawyer Benjamin Ferencz. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-26 03:14:54 UTC ]