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We spend a lot of time reading and collating our audiobook collection for members. Here we list some of our staff top picks if you need some listening inspiration!
January 2, 2025
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So you think you know your literary Christmas trivia? We'll be the judge of that! Take our quiz to test your knowledge of all things festive in these titles.
December 12, 2024
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Marmalade Trust, an award-winning charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness, shares how audiobooks can help people to reduce feelings of loneliness and promote mental wellbeing.
December 3, 2024
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Launched in 2021, our Members' Choice Award provides members with the opportunity to vote for their favourite titles published in the previous 12 months, from a shortlist of 20 titles which includes a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles. A highlight of the year for staff and members, read on to hear from the winners so far, and what winning this award means to them.
November 3, 2024
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Find out how we choose books for our eclectic catalogue of over 8,000 titles from our Publisher Relations Manager, Amy!
June 26, 2024
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Digital devices are now part and parcel of everyday life. Today's younger generations are largely comprised of digital natives who have never lived in a world without gadgetry at their fingertips. However, constant usage of technology can have a dark side. While banning devices completely is not feasible, there are ways to encourage our children to lessen their screen time as much as possible. Here are four activities they can do instead!
September 27, 2023
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Hello, I’m Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE. I am Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Eli (pronounced Ellie). Ok, so who am I and what do I do? I am the founder of Dyslexia information Day & Dyslexia Awards (both not-for-profit events), and my business is The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant. I learned about Listening Books in the early 2000’s, whilst attending the Education Show, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. I was blown away by what they do.
August 23, 2023
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Listening to audiobooks is a great way for you or your child to read more. Often it can be hard to keep your child entertained, especially over the long summer holidays, and books are a great solution. So, here are a few tips to keep your child engaged and reading over the summer.
June 29, 2023
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When you're writing your book, think about the accessibility of the story, the way it sounds when it is read out loud. Think about all the different audiences that might access your book in different ways. After all, we are not just writing words on a page, we are writing stories for people to hear.
June 14, 2023
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We’ve compiled some creative lists of book ideas for kids who don’t typically enjoy reading! We've got buckets of brilliant titles that we’re sure will get the young folks in your life hooked on a good book.
March 22, 2023
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