According to the AAP’s monthly StatShot report, U.S. trade revenues for November 2025 were up over the previous year.
Amazon Creates a New Souk for Arabic Audiobooks and Ebooks
Amazon’s Digital Arabic Library launches with 33,000 eBooks and 5,000 audiobooks, alongside 1,000 free titles, representing a major digital milestone for Arabic publishing.
Audible Tests Use of Video Content to Promote Audiobook Discovery
Focusing on the US market, Audible announced that it is doing a limited beta of in-app immersive video to tap into the growing trend of audio discovery through visual content.
Publishing’s Defining Conversations in 2025 — and What Comes Next
Talita Facchini looks back at the important stories and trends of 2025, including Audiobooks, AI, Book to Screen, and what the global industry can expect in 2026.
London Book Fair Names Key Authors for Its Show
London Book Fair steps out to push off ticket sales and top line appearances in the early going before its March 10-to-12 dates.
AAP’s July StatShot Sees US Market Down 4.2 Percent
In adult books, net sales fell 13.6 percent in July’s United States market, remaining down 5.9 percent year-to-date.
Frankfurt White Paper: AI Tools’ Potential Benefits, Challenges in Audio
A consultant’s white paper suggests that AI narration and translation tools could publishers reach two million audiobooks by 2030.
Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change
‘Adaptability in a changing world is the key to success,’ according to Frankfurt-bound Richard Charkin.
Sweden’s Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn
The 20-year-0ld Storytel in Stockholm announces a series of improvements this season, both in sound and search.
The British Audio Awards’ First Shortlist: Winners in November
With its awards ceremony set for November 24, the new British Audio Awards ‘Speakies’ program releases a 16-category shortlist.