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Spring 2017 Audio Announcements

By Shannon Maughan | 02/03/2017 @ 07:00PM

Boom is still the word where audiobooks are concerned, as a new season of releases arrives. Our listing of upcoming audio titles reflects the wide variety of new projects scheduled for the season.
Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and Narrator Redmayne Land at Audible

by Shannon Maughan | 01/27/2017 @ 12:00AM

Audible has announced that 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' by J.K. Rowling and narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is now available as a digital audiobook.
Publishers See More Good Times Ahead for Audiobooks

By Shannon Maughan | 01/13/2017 @ 07:00PM

The audiobooks story of the year in 2016 was—again—the continued strong sales growth of the digital audio market, and many audio publishers expect to see more gains in 2017.
The Best Audiobooks of 2016

By Annie Coreno | 01/06/2017 @ 07:00PM

In 2016, our team of audiobook reviewers listened to more than 250 titles. Here are our favorites.
Audiobooks in Production, December 2016

By Shannon Maughan | 12/09/2016 @ 07:00PM

Bruce Springsteen narrates his memoir, Arianna Huffington records a parody book for adults, Cheech Marin hits the booth for his memoir, among other audiobook developments.
October 2016 Audio Books: In the Studio

| 10/07/2016 @ 07:00PM

More originals from Audible and more in this month's audio book news.
Audiobooks Update: September 2016

By Shannon Maughan | 09/09/2016 @ 07:00PM

Megyn Kelly prepares to record the audiobook edition of 'Settle for More,' a 'Twin Peaks' revival at Macmillan, and more in this month's audiobook news.
Central Recovery Press, Beacon Press Launch Audio Imprints

By Shannon Maughan | 09/08/2016 @ 09:00AM

Las Vegas-based Central Recovery Press and Boston’s Beacon Press are the latest independent publishers to jump into the booming audio segment.
eMusic Launches Audiobook Subscription Service

By Jim Milliot | 08/19/2016 @ 07:00PM

TriPlay CEO Tamir Koch hopes eStories will attact audiobook consumers through low prices and more device choices.
Digital Media Vet Takes Over at Recorded Books

By Jim Milliot | 08/11/2016 @ 10:00AM

Tom MacIsaac took the helm of the audiobook publisher and distributor in late June, succeeding Rich Fresse. MacIsaac was CEO of Verve Mobile from 2010 to 2015, where he expanded the company's mobile and advertising capabilities.
eMusic Relaunches Audiobook Service as eStories

By Rachel Deahl | 07/15/2016 @ 11:00AM

The digital music subscription service that launched in the late '90s is rebranding and relaunching its audiobook program under the new name eStories.
A Look at Audiobooks in Production: July 2016

By Shannon Maughan | 07/08/2016 @ 07:00PM

Paul Giamatti narrates Stephen King, 'Inside Amy Schumer' writer Jessi Klein records the audio edition of her new memoir, and more.
Fall 2016 Audio Announcements

By Shannon Maughan | 07/08/2016 @ 07:00PM

The big audiobooks of fall include titles from John le Carré, Jacqueline Woodson, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
Audible Unveils Short Form Audio Streaming Service

By Shannon Maughan | 07/07/2016 @ 08:30AM

In a move that further expands the Amazon subsidiary's reach beyond the audiobook market, Audible has unveiled an on-demand, unlimited listening service called Channels.
Audiobooks in Production: June 2016

By Shannon Maughan | 06/10/2016 @ 07:00PM

The final installment in the How to Train Your Dragons series and the latest from Delia Ephron are among the projects getting an audio adaptation currently.
Top-Selling Audiobook Downloads of 2016

By Shannon Maughan | 05/27/2016 @ 07:00PM

To provide a picture of what’s doing well in the hot-as-ever digital download arena, several publishers shared with us their top-selling digital audio titles for the year to date.
Independent Publishers Bet on Hot Audiobook Market

By Clare Swanson | 05/27/2016 @ 07:00PM

The thriving digital audiobook market is adding to small and medium-sized publishers' bottom lines.
Publishers Move to Cash In On Digital Audiobook Boom

By Shannon Maughan | 05/27/2016 @ 07:00PM

With sales of digital audiobooks soaring, publishers are racing to produce more titles and find innovative new marketing methods.
Digital Audio Drove 2015 Sales Gains

By Jim Milliot | 05/24/2016 @ 09:45AM

Led by a 34% increase in sales of digital audio, sales of audiobooks rose 20% in 2015 over 2014, to an estimated $1.78 billion.
A Look at Audiobooks in Production, May 2016

By Clare Swanson | 05/06/2016 @ 07:00PM

Eddie Huang narrates his latest memoir, Sherman Alexie and his son record the audio edition of Alexie's first picture book, and more.

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