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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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If you’re wondering where to begin this Pride Month, look no further. We’ve put together a list of ten excellent titles spanning a range of genres - from fantasy and sci-fi to literary fiction, young adult and even sports romance.
June 10, 2026
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UK charity Listening Books brought together staff and volunteers from across the country in a dual celebration of Volunteer’s Week and the National Year of Reading.
June 4, 2026
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Join us on Monday 1st June at 4pm for our next author Q&A with Bea Fitzgerald, author of the much‑loved YA Greek mythology re-imagining Girl, Goddess, Queen.
May 13, 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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Stress Awareness Month is a time to reflect on how stress affects our mental and physical wellbeing - and to explore gentle, practical ways to manage it. This blog looks at what stress is, how it impacts our ability to read and concentrate, and how audiobooks can offer comfort, escapism and calm. Featuring practical wellbeing tips and a curated selection of supportive audiobooks - from mindfulness and meditation to compassionate self‑help - this guide highlights mindful listening as an accessible tool for relaxation and recovery.
April 20, 2026
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World Autism Acceptance Month, celebrated throughout April, was launched to help raise awareness, acceptance and inclusion of autism and autistic individuals, while challenging preconceived attitudes and stereotypes.
April 8, 2026
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At a time when reading and connection are more important than ever, Listening Books and the Royal Voluntary Service’s Virtual Village Hall joined forces to bring literature to life through the Ask the Author series.
March 24, 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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