Audiobooks

June is Audiobook Month, and we’ve got a challenge for you! Get someone in your life to listen to an audiobook.

Maybe they’ve never tried one before, or maybe it’s just been a while. Maybe they’re still insisting they “don’t have time to read,” which sounds like a perfect opportunity to introduce them to the magic of listening while doing literally anything else.

Send them one of your favorites and let us know how you’re spreading the audiobook love this month.

Some audiobook listeners are busy. Some are auditory learners. Some are multitaskers, and some just know that the right narrator can make all the difference.

Psychologist Dr. Patricia Dixon recently broke down why certain people tend to gravitate toward audiobooks, and much of it comes down to flexibility, focus, and the way we process information. For listeners with ADHD, learning differences, packed schedules, or brains that just connect better through sound, audiobooks can make reading feel more accessible and more natural.

So where do you fall? Are you audiobook-first, print-first, or happily format fluid?

Check out the full breakdown from Dr. Dixon here: https://parade.com/living/traits-of-people-who-prefer-audiobooks-over-physical-books-according-to-psychologist

The latest APA Annual Surveys are in, and things are sounding good!

From sales and listening habits to convenience, screen fatigue, and where the industry is headed, this year’s findings are a positive sign of how people are engaging with audiobooks.

Swipe through for a few more highlights and become a member of the APA for the full study and more: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

June is Audiobook Month, and summer listening season is just around the corner!

The weather's getting warmer, the beach is getting brighter, and audiobooks are the best vacation companion we could ask for. Here’s to long days and good listens (and not having to squint at the pages of your beach read in full sun).

We’re continuing our History of Audiobooks series with a special June is Audiobook Month History lesson!

In the 1990s, audiobooks gained a stronger identity and a bigger public presence. The industry began to formalize and build community, launching events that helped audio grow, all while new technology began changing how listeners would access books in the years ahead.

Stay tuned to learn what happened next and become an APA member for the inside scoop on all things audio: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

Summer begins with Audiobook Month!

And there's a lot to celebrate. Audiobooks continue to reach more listeners, fit into more lives, and open the door to stories in flexible and engaging ways.

We’ll be sharing all month long, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us!

https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: APA memberships aren't just for publishers. So we’re continuing our series spotlighting different kinds of APA memberships, and this time we’re talking about Retailers.

Retailers play a major role in how listeners discover and access audiobooks, and APA membership offers tools that can help, including complete industry sales and consumer survey data, virtual networking and educational events, discounts on conferences and awards, participation in industry marketing opportunities, and members-only speaking and networking events.

Find out more about the different kinds of APA memberships or join today: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

Have you ever started listening to an audiobook while doing something productive, only to realize ten minutes later that you’ve been standing completely still, in the same exact spot, holding the same dish/dumbbell/grocery bag you had to begin with?

Some books are just that good!

We want to know: what books have made you taskstall?

This week in audiobook news: audiobooks continue to flourish.

Spotify shared that Audiobooks+ has reached 1 million subscribers and is on track for $100 million in annualized recurring revenue. At the same time, Audible has officially launched in the Netherlands with local subscriptions, Dutch-language content, and locally produced originals.

Here’s to more listeners, more stories, and more places to hear them!