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Audiobook Recommendations for  World Autism Acceptance Month

Audiobook Recommendations for World Autism Acceptance Month

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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How Listening Books & the Virtual Village Hall Use Live Author Q&As to Help Support Mental Wellbeing

How Listening Books & the Virtual Village Hall Use Live Author Q&As to Help Support Mental Wellbeing

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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10 Spooky Audiobooks for Kids to Enjoy This Halloween

10 Spooky Audiobooks for Kids to Enjoy This Halloween

With the night’s drawing in and the kids off for half term, now is the perfect time to celebrate the spooky season with a family-friendly audiobook. Whether they love re-listening to a classic or prefer something new, there’s plenty to choose from - especially if they’re taking part in a reading challenge.

October 29, 2025

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ADHD Awareness Month: How Audiobooks Can Transform Reading

ADHD Awareness Month: How Audiobooks Can Transform Reading

Struggling to focus on a page? You’re not alone. Millions of people with ADHD face challenges that make traditional reading exhausting.

October 20, 2025

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Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with Must-Listen Audiobooks & Kit de Waal Q&A

Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with Must-Listen Audiobooks & Kit de Waal Q&A

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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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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5 Reasons You Should Join The Listening Books Club

5 Reasons You Should Join The Listening Books Club

The simple state of belonging to a book club can bring countless social, psychological and even physical benefits. That's why we're incredibly excited to be running the Listening Books Club for another year - and we think that you should join us! Unconvinced? Here are just some of the benefits of taking part...

January 19, 2022

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23 Celebrity Autobiographies Read by the Author

23 Celebrity Autobiographies Read by the Author

What's even better than getting to know more about your famous celebrity? Having them read it in their own voice!

June 14, 2019

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Audiobook Recommendations Based on Your Favourite Netflix Original

Audiobook Recommendations Based on Your Favourite Netflix Original

Doesn't everyone love binge-watching a show or three on Netflix? There's something addictive about watching all the episodes of a show at once. Thankfully, GQ have called audiobooks the new Netflix! They celebrate original storytelling in the same way Netflix does. Plus, you can stream them online and access them on-the-go. So, whatever your favourite show on the streaming platform is, try these audiobook recommendations to help you relive it!

January 29, 2018

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First World War Books: Classics to Forgotten Reads

First World War Books: Classics to Forgotten Reads

November 2017 marks 100 years since the Battle of Passchendaele ended. To commemorate this we recommend a list of First World War books, from must-reads to forgotten classics.

November 6, 2017

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