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U.S. Audiobook Revenue Up 12.6% in First Half of 2026

U.S. Audiobook Revenue Up 12.6% in First Half of 2026

Digital audiobooks generated $597.8 million for US publishers in the first half of 2026, up 12.6 percent over the same six months of 2025.

AR News Team · Sep 9 · 3 min

Temptation Bundling at the Gym: What Audiobooks Reveal About Behavior Change

Siliconcanals · Sep 9

A 226-person study found gym-only audiobook access boosted attendance 51% initially, but the effect faded after Thanksgiving —…

Inside an Audiobook Recording Session

The New York Times · Limited free reads · Sep 9 · 8 min

The New York Times followed the making of the audiobook for Emma Cline's Booker Prize nominated novel, Switzy

Audible Ramps Up English Translations of European Audiobooks

Publisher's Weekly · Sep 8

Audible reports a 300% year-over-year surge in European-language audiobook translations, with titles from Germany, France, Spain, and Italy…

Jonathan Bailey’s ‘Sexual’ Dracula Performance Takes Shape at Venice

Comingsoon · Sep 7

No substantive article body was retrieved — the page appears to have loaded placeholder or unrelated content instead…

Spotify and The MLC Both Score Wins in Latest Royalty Ruling

Hypebot · Sep 7

A federal judge issued a mixed ruling in the Spotify-MLC royalty dispute, upholding Spotify's right to classify its…
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Listening Isn’t Less Than Reading
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Listening Isn’t Less Than Reading

Listening isn't inferior to reading. In some cases, it's more than reading.

by Kat Jackson · Jul 31
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What Is Libby, and How Do I Use It?

by AR Team · Sep 3

Your library card is an audiobook subscription you already pay for through your local taxes. How to set Libby up,…
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Speed Listening — When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down

by AR Team · Aug 19

Almost everyone speeds up eventually. How to find your pace, and why the narrator's performance is the thing you're trading…
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Taylor Swift listens to audiobooks. Constantly.

by AR Team · Jul 29

Stephen Colbert asked Taylor Swift how she unwinds after the biggest year of her career. She said audiobooks.
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Peter Berkrot
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
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Byron Wagner
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Remembrance - Selected Correspondence of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury and Jonathan R. Eller
Anne Marie Lewis
Anne Marie Lewis
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The Imperium Galactic series by Timothy Ellis
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Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
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Independent Publishers

Slayter and the Dragon
Epic Fantasy Coming Oct 27

Slayter and the Dragon

Legacy of Shadows, Book 4
by Todd Fahnestock
Narrator: Todd Fahnestock
F4 Publishing
F4 Publishing
Cradle of Mars
Science Fiction Coming soon

Cradle of Mars

Primogenitor Series, Book 1
by C.L. Fors
Narrator: Catherine Cavadini
Epitome Press
Pre-order at Curios
Time Becomes Relevant
Epic Fantasy Out now

Time Becomes Relevant

Shazzwick of Land, Vol. 1
by Ka-Yee Essoe
Narrator: Aaron Fors
Snow Quill Press
Buy at Snow Quill Press
Queer People
Fiction - Satire Out now

Queer People

by Carroll & Garrett Graham
Narrator: Daniel Henning
Starshells of Madness
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The A24 New Wave
Nonfiction — Film / Cinema Coming soon

The A24 New Wave

by Aaron West
Narrator: Daniel Henning
CineJourneys Press
CineJourneys Press
The Outcry
Fiction — Classic Coming soon

The Outcry

by Henry James
Narrator: Justin Avoth
Naxos AudioBooks
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Major Publishers

Dawn of the North
Romantasy Out now

Dawn of the North

by Demi Winters
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Podium Audio
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The Midnight Train
Fiction Coming soon

The Midnight Train

by Matt Haig
Narrator: James Norton
Penguin Audio
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A Murder in Hollywood
Thriller Out now

A Murder in Hollywood

by Michael Crichton writing as John Lange
Narrator: Ray Porter
Blackstone Publishing
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Kin
Literary Fiction Out now

Kin

by Tayari Jones
Narrators: Angel Pean Ashley J. Hobbs
Random House Audio
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John of John
Literary Fiction Out now

John of John

by Douglas Stuart
Narrator: Lorne MacFadyen
Simon & Schuster Audio
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Vigil
Literary Fiction Out now

Vigil

by George Saunders
Narrators: Judy Greer MacLeod Andrews
Random House Audio
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Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha to Narrate Audiobook of Min Jin Lee’s American Hagwon

Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha to Narrate Audiobook of Min Jin Lee’s American Hagwon

Bridgerton actress Yerin Ha is set to narrate the audiobook of Pachinko author Min Jin Lee's forthcoming novel American Hagwon, in an exclusive casting announcement.

MSN · Sep 1
Narrator: Yerin Ha

Common Questions from Authors Who Are Producing Their Own Audiobook

Tanyaeby (Substack) · Sep 10

A cheat sheet with answers INTRODUCTION Producing an audiobook can be intimidating. There’s A LOT of information out

8 Best Audiobooks Narrated by Jeff Hays That Aren’t Dungeon Crawler Carl

Screenrant · Sep 8

Screen Rant spotlights eight standout audiobook series narrated by Jeff Hays beyond his breakout Dungeon Crawler Carl work,…
Narrator: Jeff Hays

Common Questions from New Narrators

Tanyaeby (Substack) · Sep 8

And some quick answers from narrator Tanya Eby I thought I’d answer some common questions I get from

Jonathan Bailey’s ‘Sexual’ Dracula Performance Takes Shape at Venice

Comingsoon · Sep 7

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Audiobooks Rivalling Hollywood Blockbusters for A-List Stars

Yahoo · Sep 3

Streaming giants Audible and Spotify are transforming audiobooks into cinematic audio experiences by casting A-list Hollywood talent, as…
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Last Day of A Prior Life

Last Day of a Prior Life by Andrés Barba

Narrator Victoria Villarreal conveys the eeriness of this surreal story.

Kirkus Reviews · Sep 1
Helen Laser picks Severance: A Novel
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Helen Laser picks Severance: A Novel

Sep 9

Helen Laser picks Severance by Ling Ma, narrated by Nancy Wu. A pandemic novel that came out before the pandemic, read with a wry, matter-of-fact calm.
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Maya: Seed Takes Root

Maya: Seed Takes Root by Anand Gandhi & Zain Memon

Kirkus Reviews · Sep 3

Matrix movies alum narrator Weaving elevates an exceptional story that raises questions about modern society in a compulsively listenable experience.
Welcome to Your Life

Welcome to Your Life by Roland Orzabal

Kirkus Reviews · Sep 1

Author Orzobal narrates a different kind of rock star memoir, rooted in astrology and conveyed with gentle grace and intelligence.
Dreamers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop

Dreamers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki

Kirkus Reviews · Sep 1

Narrator Hingley brings sensitivity and emotion to her performance, including her portrayals of the quirky and endearing cats whose astrological interpretations guide the cafe’s customers.
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US Audiobooks Top 10

US Audiobooks Top 10

The Associated Press releases its weekly US audiobooks top-ten chart, spotlighting the titles dominating listening charts across the country.

Apnews · Sep 1

8 Best Audiobooks Narrated by Jeff Hays That Aren’t Dungeon Crawler Carl

Screenrant · Sep 8

Screen Rant spotlights eight standout audiobook series narrated by Jeff Hays beyond his breakout Dungeon Crawler Carl work,…

An Intimate Portrait of Princess Diana by Her Brother and 7 Other Must-Listen Audiobooks Out This Month

MSN · Sep 3

A monthly roundup of must-listen audiobooks highlights eight new releases, including an intimate portrait of Princess Diana narrated…

Bookseller-Recommended Audiobooks by Latine Authors

Libro.fm · Sep 1

From September 15 to October 15, we’re celebrating Latine Heritage Month and

14 Weird Girl Fiction Listens

Penguinrandomhouseaudio · Aug 24

August 24, 2026 By Erin Murphy If this summer has been for the jam girls, fall is going

Un-Pausable Series to Hear Now

Penguin Random House · Aug 24

August 24, 2026 By Erin Murphy Feeling like you’ve binged everything there is to binge on TV? Turn
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