An audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book.
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The companionship and delight of a voice telling stories is incomparable. Listening Books distributes pure, undiluted pleasure and friendship. Not many schemes can make such a claim.
Stephen Fry, Patron
Listening Books
Registered charity no. 264221
Become a Member
We Are Now an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award!
We are offering the Bronze Level Award. Click on the button below to find out more.
The Listening Books audiobook service makes reading accessible for anyone in the UK whose illness or disability affects their ability to read print books. Whether you're living with dyslexia, anxiety, visual impairment, chronic illness, or physical challenges like arthritis, we're here to help you enjoy books, your way.
With over 10,000 audiobooks for adults and children aged 7+, we offer a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles to suit every interest. Young listeners can enjoy the same stories as their peers, whilst adults can find comfort, entertainment, and connection through storytelling.
In addition to audiobooks, members get access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world, updated daily, via PressReader.
Membership is available for individuals and organisations - including hospices, care homes and schools, and thanks to the generous support of trusts, companies and individual donors, membership costs less than 30% of the true cost, and free membership is available for those who need it.
Our friendly membership team is here to help you get the most from the service, offering personalised support by phone, email, or post.
Join us today and unlock a world of stories, learning, and connection - because everyone deserves to enjoy books, regardless of their print disability.
Listening Books are fantastic! Since I joined, Listening Books have given me a real lift. Being able to access wonderful stories and autobiographies after not being able to read has been wonderful. Thank you so much. Katie, Member
For individuals, membership costs £25 per year. We can also offer a limited number of free memberships for those who would find the fee a barrier to joining the service.
We have over 10,000 titles from a wide variety of genres in both fiction and non-fiction. Members are very welcome to suggest books or authors they would like to see in our catalogue.
Listening to an audiobook is not only a great source of entertainment, they can also help you unwind, de-stress and we have a selection of books that support education and the National Curriculum.
Listen to thousands of newspapers, magazines and comics, all included in membership. Click here to find out more.
School membership from just £125 per year for 10 pupil logins. Email support@listening-books.org.uk to arrange a demo, or click here to find out more about membership.
Members aged 14 - 25 years can use their Listening Books membership to complete their Bronze or Silver Skills Award. Click here to find out more.
I just have to say a huge thank you so much for your service. I have laughed and laughed so much because of the great radio shows and audiobooks you've now given me – thank you so so much.
Chris, Member
