Audiobooks: from the margins to the mainstream

Previously pigeonholed as the preserve of children and those with visual impairments, audiobooks’ popularity has surged since being freed from the time constraints of physical audio formats. Strathmore Publishing founder Nicholas Jones reflects on the changes to the market. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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