audiobooks

California residents now have free access to 30,000 ebooks and audiobooks through the California State Library’s virtual bookshelf, accessible via the Palace app. No library card is required—only an internet connection and an email address. The collection, offered in over 20 languages and across...

As of March 23, 2025, US libraries are expected to offer fewer—or no—digital books and audiobooks due to the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the elimination of federal library funding. This change will primarily impact rural and small city libraries, which rely...

The UK is considering incorporating audiobooks into its school curriculum to encourage children’s interest in reading. A survey by the National Literacy Trust involving 37,000 children revealed that 42.3% preferred listening to audiobooks or podcasts, compared to just 34.6% who preferred...

It sounds like Audible Standard Plus isn’t a great deal for most people, as you lose access to your audiobooks if you cancel, and credits don’t roll over. Plus, it lacks access to Audible Originals and discounts. On the other hand, Audible Premium Plus is the better choice if you’re paying for...

Amazon Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service that offers access to over four million e-books, comics, audiobooks, and magazines for a monthly fee. However, many users are considering alternatives due to concerns about Amazon’s handling of older e-readers, discontinued services, and book...

CLEVELAND – March 4, 2025 – OverDrive, a leading digital content provider for libraries and schools, has announced a global distribution partnership with Podium Entertainment, a major audiobook publisher specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Through this agreement, OverDrive...

During this year’s LibLearnX conference in January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners and honorees for the 2025 Youth Media Awards (YMAs), celebrating exceptional books for children and young adults published in 2024. Books that receive these prestigious awards...

Over 1,000 titles from Podium Audio are now available on OverDrive’s Marketplace, expanding access to bestselling and popular audiobooks in genres like science fiction, fantasy, romance, and more. Podium, a leading digital-first publisher, offers a diverse catalog, including hit series like He...

Audiobook Market Growth Digital audiobooks are the fastest-growing sector in publishing, now generating more revenue for top publishers than e-books. Consumers have multiple options to access audiobooks, including individual purchases, subscription services, and public library borrowing. Types...

Spotify Audiobooks is expanding its catalog with a new deal with Podium Entertainment, a major publisher specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance, adding around 1,000 titles, including bestsellers like Quicksilver by Callie Hart and The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa...

It looks like NetGalley has officially moved away from Adobe Digital Editions for DRM protection and switched to Readium Licensed Content Protection (LCP). This change enhances security while allowing users to download and read books on any LCP-supported device or app. NetGalley Shelf has used...

Here’s something many people might not know: Audible allows users to return audiobooks and get their credit back. This feature, as noted by Kris Henges of How-To-Geek, is accessible on the “Purchase History” page of the Audible website. By clicking on a purchased title, you’ll find the “Return...

Public libraries worldwide have significantly increased their digital lending over the past decade, with a record 739 million digital checkouts in 2024 through OverDrive, marking a 17% increase from 2023. Notably, 192 library systems, consortia, and school libraries exceeded one million digital...

Audible is currently offering a 2-for-1 Unpauseable Sale for its Premium Plus members in the US and Canada. Subscribers can purchase two audiobooks for the price of one credit, selecting from a curated list of popular titles. The sale runs until January 28 at 2:59 a.m. ET. An Audible Premium...

January 23, 2025 – Cleveland In 2024, librarians and educators worldwide set impressive new benchmarks in digital lending and streaming, meeting the growing demand for ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video. Using OverDrive’s Libby and Sora apps, as well as Kanopy for video...

The AudioBook Book Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P3fCtttUvg

Scribd’s Everand has unveiled its latest State of Reading Report, highlighting key trends and insights from a survey of 1,500 participants. Reading as a Source of Well-being • 94% of respondents view reading as essential, with 95% reading for leisure and 85% for relaxation. •...

Audible is offering a limited-time holiday promotion: new customers can subscribe to Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month for the first three months, a savings of over 90%. Key details of the offer include: • Subscription Benefits: • One audiobook per month from Audible’s...

The audiobook industry has experienced sustained growth, becoming the fastest-growing segment in digital publishing over the past five years. In 2023, sales rose by 14.9% to $864 million, and 2024 has already surpassed this with $883.4 million in revenue by October. Globally, the market is...

Overdrive, the company behind the popular Libby app for borrowing library e-books and audiobooks, experienced a rare outage over the past two days. Users reported being unable to view e-book cover images or listen to borrowed audiobooks on Libby, Sora, and other Overdrive platforms. The company...