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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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Arcana Academy

Arcana Academy

Author: Elise Kova

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

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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. 

Discover the joy of reading - no matter how you read.

Our 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 9,500 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, while 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

6 Great Reasons to Join Listening Books

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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.

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We have over 9,500+ 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.

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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.

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Listen to thousands of newspapers, magazines and comics, all included in membership. Click here to find out more.

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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.

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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.

Over 9,500+ titles to choose from

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Author: Stephanie Garber

The Book of Beginnings

The Book of Beginnings

Author: Sally Page

Virgin Earth

Virgin Earth

Author: Philippa Gregory

Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing

Author: Rebecca Yarros

Goodnight Mister Tom

Goodnight Mister Tom

Author: Michelle Magorian

12 Birds to Save Your Life

12 Birds to Save Your Life

Author: Charlie Corbett

Sun Eater Book 1: Empire of Silence

Sun Eater Book 1: Empire of Silence

Author: Christopher Ruocchio

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Author: E.B. White

To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Author: Harper Lee

The Lonely Londoners

The Lonely Londoners

Author: Sam Selvon

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Author: Alexandre Dumas

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

Author: James Clear

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.

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