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Adam Buxton, one of the UK’s most beloved (and award-winning) podcasters, certainly isn’t afraid to innovate when it comes to audio storytelling.
July 13, 2026
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Award-winning children and young adult author Patrice Lawrence has been named as the latest Waterstone Children's Laureate.
July 8, 2026
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Discover the joy of audiobooks this Audiobook Appreciation Month with top tips, expert recommendations, and great first listens to get you started.
June 22, 2026
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The Women’s Prize 2026 winners have been announced, with debut authors Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet taking home the Fiction and Non-Fiction awards.
June 12, 2026
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The winners of this year’s British Book Awards - aka the Nibbies - were revealed at a ceremony held on Monday 11 May at Grosvenor House in London.
May 12, 2026
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Created by the Society for Storytelling, National Storytelling Week celebrates the ancient art of oral storytelling and the power of stories. And what better way to mark the occasion than by spotlighting the very people who bring so many tales to life – audiobook narrators.
February 4, 2026
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With twinkling lights, cosy nights, and school holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a magical audiobook. Whether your little ones love revisiting a classic Christmas tale or discovering something new, we’ve got plenty of festive listens to choose from - ideal for family time or reading challenges.
December 3, 2025
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Audiobooks were firmly in the spotlight at last night’s inaugural British Audio Awards - known as the Speakies - with audiobooks featuring Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, and Nicola Coughlan among the evening’s big winners.
November 25, 2025
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Discover the Booker Prize 2025 winner, David Szalay, honoured for his dark novel Flesh. Explore the full shortlist and longlist, learn about the judging panel, and find which titles are available as audiobooks via Listening Books.
November 10, 2025
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October is here, and with it comes Black History Month – a time to champion Black history, artistry, culture, and identity through an excellent array of literature, along with an exciting upcoming author Q&A.
October 20, 2025
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