4 revelations in Robert Caro's new audiobook

Historian Robert Caro shares some important lessons learned in his new audiobook 'On Power.' Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audie Awards Finalists Are Announced, Amid Louder Competition for Audiobook Rights

As the Audio Publishers Association's Audie Awards organizers say they get more and better entries annually, the market's hunger for audio rights is ratcheting up, too. The post The Audie Awards Finalists Are Announced, Amid Louder Competition for Audiobook Rights appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert Riger Dies at 57

Robert Paris Riger, the longtime publisher and author, died on January 26 of flu-related complications. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pottermore and Audible to release new J K Rowling audiobook

Pottermore and Audible have announced a collaboration to publish a new audiobook Quidditch Through the Ages by J K Rowling, read by actor Andrew Lincoln. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walmart teams up with Kobo to sell ebooks and audiobooks

Later this year, you'll be able to buy ebooks and audiobooks straight from Walmart's website. The big box retailer has teamed up with Japanese e-commerce titan Rakuten to launch a business that can take on Amazon's Kindle offerings. Walmart will give... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Play launches audiobook store

Google Play has launched a dedicated audiobook store to take advantage of the recent growth in downloads. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Play Store Now Selling Audiobooks and Boosting Content on Voice-Activated Devices

While hardly a shock that Google Play has started selling audiobooks, it's a moment to look at aspects of the format's sales-building prominence: the other way of 'reading.' The post Google Play Store Now Selling Audiobooks and Boosting Content on Voice-Activated Devices appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section

Google Play might be close to launching a section dedicated to selling audiobooks. 9to5Google has spotted a banner displayed in the Books section of the app market announcing its arrival. It was even promoting a 50 percent discount for your first aud... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperAudio Goes Retro with New Vinyl Audiobook Series

Following successful vinyl record releases by Amy Poehler and others, HarperAudio plans to produce a series of spoken word vinyl audiobook titles (with accompanying digital editions) in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W F Howes bags exclusive library audiobook rights for Trump exposé

W F Howes has bought exclusive rights to sell the audiobook of Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff into libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Audiobooks of 2017

Last year, our team of audio reviewers listened to more than 200 titles. Here, we highlight our favorites from the year across several categories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Book Awards Announce New Honors for Illustrators, Authors, Audiobooks

British Book Award organizers have added an Author of the Year and Illustrator of the Year honor to the list of 'Nibbies,' as well as a new audiobook category to the Books of the Year division.  The post British Book Awards Announce New Honors for Illustrators, Authors, Audiobooks appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp’s Robert Thomson: ‘The digital world is dysfunctional’

Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp, says platforms need to change their ways to benefit publishers’ long-term business models -- but he doesn't let publishers off the hook, either. The post News Corp’s Robert Thomson: ‘The digital world is dysfunctional’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Talking audiobooks

We need to look beyond a debate about audiobook rights if we want the market to flourish, says Dominic White.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 8 Best Audiobooks of 2017

Like most audiobook buffs, I multitask; listening to a great actor read a great book is one of the rare things that makes regular workouts endurable. Still, there are always a few releases each year that are so transfixing they make any additional activity impossible. They might leave me... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: December 4, 2017

A Harvard Coop reading turns violent; Louisiana university bookstore closes; LGBTQ store opens in Mississippi; the history of the Strand's totes; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At FutureBook 2017: Looking for More Volume in Audiobooks, Proving Impact in EdTech

Two tracks of programming at London's FutureBook conference held distinct messages for attendees, players from audiobooks and edtech talking 'efficacy.'  The post At FutureBook 2017: Looking for More Volume in Audiobooks, Proving Impact in EdTech appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: December 4, 2017

Dungeons and Dragons players sent 'Xanathar’s Guide to Everything’ to the top of our hardcover nonfiction list. Plus 'Dear Evan Hansen: Through the Window’ takes readers behind-the-scenes of the Tony-winning musical, and Neil Patrick Harris writes a middle-grade novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of December 4, 2017

SMP buys a book about masculinity by a Vox editor, Putnam nabs the debut novel from a bestselling nonfiction author, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, December 4, 2017

This week: the horrifying realities of America’s nuclear-weapons apparatus, plus a novelist's guide to revision. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC to release original Lewis Hamilton audiobook

HarperCollins has revealed its first original audio release, Lewis Hamilton: Championship Year 2017 by Formula One reporter Rebecca Clancy of the Times. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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