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Murder, Mystery & Cosy Mayhem: Top Cosy Crime Audiobooks to Curl Up With

Murder, Mystery & Cosy Mayhem: Top Cosy Crime Audiobooks to Curl Up With

With the eagerly awaited adaptation of the beloved group of sleuthing retirees arriving on Netflix this week, we thought it the perfect moment to recommend some of the finest cosy crime titles to curl up with. 

August 18, 2025

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How Audiobooks Can Help You Stay Engaged and Enjoy Stories Again

How Audiobooks Can Help You Stay Engaged and Enjoy Stories Again

Reading a physical book - or even an eBook - can be challenging for many people, regardless of age. Conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, chronic fatigue, or arthritis can make reading difficult, whether due to cognitive strain or physical discomfort. Thankfully audiobooks are a great alternative.

August 13, 2025

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10 YA Audiobooks for International Youth Day

10 YA Audiobooks for International Youth Day

Launched by the UN in 2000, International Youth Day (12th August) shines a light on the voices, creativity, and achievements of young people worldwide. And what better way to celebrate than with the bold, brilliant world of YA fiction in audio form?

August 12, 2025

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Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Brain Tumour Awareness Month

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month and an opportunity to shine a light on this neglected condition.

March 19, 2025

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Listening Books: A Game-Changer for Dyslexia

Listening Books: A Game-Changer for Dyslexia

Imagine really, really wanting to read a story, but just not feeling that you’re able to? Or finding that when you do read it, it takes such hard work that you just can’t enjoy it? These are challenges that dyslexic learners often face. This Guest Blog from Dyslexia Sparks talks all about just how much audiobooks can help dyslexic learners to enjoy reading!

February 4, 2025

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Top 10 Audiobooks as chosen by the Listening Books team

Top 10 Audiobooks as chosen by the Listening Books team

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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How Audiobooks Can Help Us Manage Feelings of Loneliness  

How Audiobooks Can Help Us Manage Feelings of Loneliness  

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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How We Choose Books for Our Catalogue

How We Choose Books for Our Catalogue

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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Our Top PressReader Picks and Tips

Our Top PressReader Picks and Tips

Did you know that you have access to thousands of newspapers and magazines as a Listening Books member? That’s right – we don’t stop with audiobooks. Through PressReader, you can find almost any newspaper or magazine you can imagine! There are absolutely no restrictions, no extra charges, and – best of all – it won’t affect your audiobook allocation! With so much choice, it might be hard to know where to start, so the Listening Books Team have got together to highlight just some of our favourites in the catalogue and provide some helpful tips you might not know about. Simply log-in via the Listening Books website to access all of our recommendations and thousands more!

October 25, 2023

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4 Activities That Can Help Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time

4 Activities That Can Help Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time

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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