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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Audiobooks for your summer drive

Here are seven entertaining audiobooks, selected with an eye for diverse tastes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Before I was a novelist, audiobooks taught me how to tell a story

Lizz Huerta didn't get an MFA, but she did get an education while working on construction sites. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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France’s ‘Digital Barometer’: 27 Percent Trying Audiobooks

The new study from France's publishers indicates that French audiobook fans are moving from CDs and tape to digital audio. The post France’s ‘Digital Barometer’: 27 Percent Trying Audiobooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Google Play Books Expands AI Audiobook Narration

Google Play Books has announced that publishers in six countries can now create, edit, publish, and sell auto-narrated audiobooks on its platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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$5 Audiobooks are On Sale at Libro.fm for Independent Bookstore Day

From April 25 to May 1, Libro.fm has a selection of audiobooks on sale for $5 each. Continue reading at Book Riot

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3 great new audiobooks for your walk, commute or chill-out time

This month’s picks: ‘Mecca,' by Susan Straight, ‘Funny Farm,’ by Laurie Zaleski and SJ Bennett’s ‘All the Queen’s Men’ Continue reading at The Washington Post

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8 of the Best Audiobook Adaptations of Graphic Novels

Audiobook adaptations of comics, like The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, often come with a full cast and offer a whole new perspective on the story. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Audiobooks: A Revolution in Format

The audiobook has made the move to center stage in a digital publishing world, writes ‘PW’ audio correspondent Shannon Maughan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fulfill Your Bookish Dream Job: How to Become an Audiobook Narrator

Think you have what it takes to be an audiobook narrator? Follow these steps to get started on your narrator journey. Continue reading at Book Riot

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B&N Adds New Audiobook Capability

Barnes & Noble has been revamping its digital audiobook offerings, and yesterday announced the launch B&N Audiobooks. The new service has a catalog of more than 300,000 titles, and has two buying options. Customers can buy audiobooks individually or enroll in a new subscription service... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Barnes & Noble is finally offering an audiobook service

Barnes & Noble finally has a direct answer to Amazon's purchase of Audible. The bookseller has launched a B&N Audiobooks service in the US that lets you either buy recordings or pay $15 per month for a subscription that offers one recurring monthly credit. You'll have access to more than... Continue reading at Engadget

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Maia Kobabe on Fighting to Reach Marginalized Readers

At Slate, Maia Kobabe discusses writing Gender Queer, a memoir about self-acceptance and understanding, which has been challenged in schools and libraries across the country in recent months. “What I’m learning is that a book challenge is like a community attacking itself,” Kobabe says. “The... Continue reading at The Millions

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I Love Audiobooks, But Will My Nephew Love Them Too?

Even though we both love middle grade books, it turns out that my nephew is looking for different things from an audiobook than I am. Continue reading at Book Riot

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9 of the Best Audiobook Subscription Services

Get the skinny on the best audiobook subscription services, pricing, as well as some pros and cons of each. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies

The 27th Audie Awards honored winners in 25 categories in a 70 minute digital awards program with Kal Penn hosting. The post Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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'Project Hail Mary' Wins Audiobook of the Year

'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and narrated by Ray Porter was named the Audiobook of the Year at the 2022 Audie Awards held March 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers

The Copenhagen-based Saga Egmont division of Lindhard & Ringhof is making English-language audiobooks for four new partner presses. The post Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Duvall Hecht, who popularized audiobooks as founder of Books on Tape, dies at 91

An enterprising entrepreneur, he spun the tedium of his daily commute into a cottage industry that gave bibliophiles a novel way of experiencing literature. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Bookish Puzzles to Piece Together While Listening to an Audiobook

Listen to an audiobook or bookish podcast while piecing these together to celebrate your book love and block out the stresses of the world.- Danika Ellis Continue reading at Book Riot

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Get To Know Six Amazing YA Audiobook Performers

A look at six of today's biggest and most interesting YA audiobook performers, with a little about who they are and some of their best work. Continue reading at Book Riot

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