The newly released 'Audiobooks and Public Libraries' report shows US libraries' community sizes playing a role in audio circulation. The post New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-14 22:10:01 UTC ]
Libraries’ e-book and audiobook programs are especially vulnerable to the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks, and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2025-05-19 19:30:00 UTC ]
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Andreas Roman is the author of the newly released The Greatest Game of All (Flare Books), his first novel in English. A native speaker and writer of Swedish, Roman wrote The Greatest Game of All in English, then assisted its translation into Swedish for publication before revising the English... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-05-16 08:58:34 UTC ]
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Small towns in red states overwhelmingly voted in support of cutting federal spending in their own backyard. Now the future of their libraries—and their communities—is in flux. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Your dreams of becoming an audiobook narrator can finally come true! Here's how to use Yoto to record personalized audiobooks for kids. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-05-15 12:30:00 UTC ]
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Selected publishers are working with an early release of Audible's AI-voiced audiobook production, with translation and accents to follow. The post Audible Opens AI-Narration to Selected Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-13 20:32:00 UTC ]
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I’m always happy to find a new reason why libraries make eveything better, and today I’m pleased to report that some very serious academics have concluded that public libraries are the urban planning equivalent of Batman: great at fighting crime. I stumbled upon this information via a post by... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-05-13 17:57:51 UTC ]
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Amazon brand will offer more than 100 artificial intelligence-generated voices in English and other languagesAudible has announced plans to use AI technology to narrate audiobooks, with AI translation to follow.The Amazon-owned audiobook provider has said it will be making its AI production... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-05-13 16:56:54 UTC ]
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Crain’s asked the nine leading candidates in the June Democratic primary for mayor of New York City to answer questions about their stances on the city’s biggest issues. Below are the answers by Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker and lawmaker from Southeast Queens. Adams, who made a late... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2025-05-07 23:51:19 UTC ]
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs in Penguin Random House LLC v. Gibson argued that their clients “have suffered First Amendment injury” due to book removals in classrooms and libraries facilitated by Florida House Bill 1069, which was signed into law in May 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tens of thousands of Los Angeles county workers are going on strike, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the region Continue reading at ABC News
[ ABC News | 2025-04-29 03:58:26 UTC ]
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Nonfiction awards from the PEN Foundation, ALA's State of Libraries report, and more Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-23 12:30:00 UTC ]
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It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Whether you’re a print reader or audiobook listener, this family drama-laden dark Appalachian mystery is a must read. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 10:30:00 UTC ]
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We spoke with three teachers and librarians who are encouraging their students and patrons to join the fight to protect the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pop on your headphones and immerse yourself in these excellent audiobook mystery series. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-11 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Touting an investment of €1 million, Spotify builds on its French and Benelux audiobook operations to open a new production initiative. The post Spotify Opens French and Dutch Audiobook Production appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-11 08:01:49 UTC ]
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Where and when did school librarianship begin? A look at the growth, development, and challenges faced by school libraries through American history. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
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In its annual State of America's Libraries report, the American Library Association found that George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue was the most challenged book of last year, among other titles largely by and about LGBTQ+ persons and people of color. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amidst turmoil, the American Library Association is marking National Library Week April 6-12 with the tagline “Drawn to the Library,” which emphasizes the essential role libraries play in American life. This year’s honorary cochairs are Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two years ago, newly pregnant and fleeing a violent partner, Briana Drummer left her life behind and checked into a family shelter. There, feeling overwhelmed, she spotted “a big, bright poster” advertising CUNY Reconnect, a program that allows adults with partial college credit to finish their... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2025-04-03 09:48:13 UTC ]
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