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Learn all about the latest audiobook news. Spotify Audiobooks, Audible, B&N Audiobooks Libro.fm, audiobooks.com and much more.

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Audible is translating European Audiobooks to English

The push to translate Audible Originals from European languages to English was done by humans and not AI.
Pie chart of July 2026 consumer book formats by share: Paperback largest (~38.7%), Hardback 30.2%, Digital Audio 12.8%, eBook 10.6%, others.

US e-book revenues were down 3.4% in July 2026

The United States Publishing Industry is up 14.0% for the Month of July and up 5.4% Year-To-Date.
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What is the Audible BOGO Sale?

Audible runs BOGO sales every few months. What is a BOGO sale? How does it work? What do you need to do to get audiobook discounts?
Pie chart of June 2026 consumer book formats; Paperback 38.2% largest, Hardback 31.8%, Digital Audio 12.7%, eBook 11.3%, Special Bindings 2.2%, Other 2.7%, Mass Market 0.6%, Large Print 0.3%.

US e-book sales decline slightly in June 2026

Digital book revenues were down 0.3% to $86.4 million in June, while digital audiobook revenues were up 3.9% to $97.4 million.
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Smart Glasses vs. Earbuds: Which Is Safer for Audiobooks on a Walk?

What are the best way to listen to audiobooks while on the go? Headphones, earbuds, or speakers on smart glasses?
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5 Must-Listen Audiobooks About the Fascinating History of Casinos

Audiobooks suit that history surprisingly well. A good narrator can turn a business dispute or dusty casino opening into something that feels closer to storytelling than a lecture. Here are five worth putting in your listening queue.
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These are all of the new Spotify Audibook features

Spotify has launched many new audiobook features in the past few months. This article looks at all of the new enhancements.
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Twitch and Audible Team Up for Limited Time Audiobook Promotion

Subscribe to your favourite streamer on Twitch for a free two month subscription to Audible Premium.
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Andy Weir is making an Full Cast Audible Audiobook

Audible built Exoplanet as a premium, full-cast audio experience complete with immersive Dolby Atmos sound design by Skywalker Sound.
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Barack Obama is hosting a new podcast on Audible

Barack Obama is set to host a podcast on Audible about books that have profoundly shaped his worldview and our society.
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Publishing Revenues Totalled $33.4 Billion in 2025

In the industry overall, digital formats (Digital Audio and eBooks) accounted for 14.2% of all revenue in 2025.
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Audible has removed the download button from their website

Audible US has removed the download button to download audiobooks to the PC or MAC. The download button still appears to be working on international versions of Audible.
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Libro.fm is expanding into e-books in the coming months

Libro.fm is partnering with Ingram for ebook distribution to secure a broad catalog from day one, including priority for self-published authors.
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HarperCollins is betting big on AI Audiobooks

Authors and industry groups have expressed concerns about automated narration replacing traditional voice talent workstreams and about the broader trend of corporate AI adoption in publishing.

New Odyssey movie is driving people towards the audiobooks

Listens jumped more than 500% on the exact day the film premiered in cinemas. Gen Z accounts for 36% of the listening audience, and Millennials make up 45%.

Audible announces New Full-Cast Adaptation of Dracula

Rather than a traditional audiobook, Dracula has been developed as a full-cast audio drama featuring Hollywood talent, an original score, and immersive sound design.

US Audiobook Sales were up 13% in May 2026

E-Book revenues were down nearly 1% to $84.2 million for May 2026, while Digital Audiobook revenues were up 13.0% to $100.7 million.

The best new Audible Audiobooks for July 2026

July 2026 is an incredible month for new audiobook releases, bringing heavily anticipated conclusions, star-studded narrations, and pulse-pounding thrillers to your headphones.