All articles tagged with #audiobooks
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Front Office Sports
Spotify's top sports podcasts of 2025 include popular shows like New Heights with the Kelce brothers and Pardon My Take, with a notable presence of outdoor and niche sports content. The top audiobooks are mostly evergreen titles about sports and personal development, with a strong interest in running and fitness topics, despite none being released this year.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Spotify — For the Record
In 2025, Spotify highlighted the growing popularity of audiobooks, especially romantasy and music memoirs, with a significant focus on backlist titles and genre-blending fiction. Trends included a surge in dystopian themes and the influence of book-to-screen adaptations, with predictions for continued growth in horror, climate fiction, and AI-related stories in 2026. Spotify's integration of books into its broader cultural ecosystem is transforming how audiences engage with stories.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A new Audible series features a full cast voicing the Harry Potter books, with young actors Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton portraying Harry, Ron, and Hermione, respectively, in the first three audiobooks, alongside a star-studded cast including Hugh Laurie and Keira Knightley, highlighting the ongoing popularity and new adaptations of the wizarding series.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Pottermore Publishing and Audible are releasing full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks with an expanded cast including Bill Nighy, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísu, among others, starting with 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' on November 4, 2023, and continuing through the series until May 2026.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Keira Knightley was unaware of calls to boycott JK Rowling before joining the Harry Potter audiobook project and expressed hope for mutual respect amid differing opinions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Mashable
Libby has updated its hold management system, replacing the delay feature with a new suspension policy where holds lapse after a year if not unsuspended, aiming to improve fairness and efficiency in library lending. Users must manually unsuspend holds to keep them active, with the change intended to reduce wait times and unclaimed holds.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Pottermore Publishing and Audible are expanding the cast of the Harry Potter full-cast audiobooks with ten new actors, including Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart and Keira Knightley as Professor Umbridge, among others, with releases starting November 4, 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
Audible is offering Prime members three months of free access to a selection of top fictional audiobooks, including popular titles like Harry Potter, Star Wars Thrawn Trilogy, Ready Player One, and The Martian, making it a great opportunity to explore immersive stories with professional narration, especially for those looking to enjoy books during daily activities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Taylor Swift was the most streamed artist globally on Spotify in 2024, while Joe Rogan's podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, topped the podcast charts for the fifth consecutive year. Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast also ranked highly, following notable interviews with figures like Vice President Kamala Harris. Spotify's Wrapped lists also highlighted the popularity of audiobooks, with Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" leading the charts. The platform noted a trend towards video podcasts and book-to-screen adaptations, reflecting its younger demographic.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by spotify.com
Spotify Wrapped 2024 highlights the year's top artists, songs, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks, celebrating a record-breaking year driven by global fan engagement. Taylor Swift emerged as the most-streamed artist with over 26.6 billion streams, while "Die With A Smile" by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga was the most-shared song. The platform also saw significant growth in podcasts and audiobooks, with Sarah J. Maas's series leading the audiobook charts. The Wrapped campaign showcases the diverse and evolving music and content landscape on Spotify.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Spotify is testing new features to enhance the audiobook experience for premium users, including video clips, author pages, and visuals that accompany the audio. These initiatives aim to bring listeners closer to authors and stories, with video clips allowing authors or publishers to submit short videos related to their audiobooks. The "Follow Along" feature offers an immersive experience with visuals, while "Author Pages" provide detailed profiles of authors. These features are currently available to select users in markets where Spotify audiobooks are offered.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Amazon Music Unlimited now offers subscribers in the US, Canada, and the UK one free audiobook per month from Audible's extensive library. This new perk aligns with a similar offer from Spotify for its Premium users. Subscribers can listen to one audiobook per month, and if they don't finish it, they can continue the next month or choose a new title. The service is priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members and $10.99 for non-Prime users, slightly cheaper than Spotify's Premium plan. Users can also opt for an Audible subscription for more extensive audiobook access.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Amazon is enhancing its Amazon Music Unlimited service by offering subscribers one free audiobook per month from Audible's catalog, aiming to compete with Spotify's growing presence in the audiobook market. This offer is available to top plan subscribers in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, allowing them to choose any audiobook and continue listening through subsequent billing cycles. This move is part of Amazon's broader strategy to integrate and recommend books across its platforms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Spotify has introduced a new Basic plan for US subscribers at $11 per month, which excludes 15 hours of audiobook access. This move comes as Spotify plans to increase its Premium subscription price to $12 per month. The National Music Publishers’ Association has accused Spotify of using audiobooks to reduce music royalty payments, a claim Spotify denies. The Basic plan is now available for both new and existing subscribers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Spotify has introduced a new $10.99 per month Basic plan that offers ad-free music but excludes the 15 monthly hours of audiobook listening available in the $11.99 Premium Individual tier. This move comes after a recent price increase and aims to provide a cheaper, music-only option comparable to Apple Music and Tidal.