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How to Get into Audiobooks: Tips & Recommendations for Audiobook Appreciation Month

How to Get into Audiobooks: Tips & Recommendations for Audiobook Appreciation Month

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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Top 10 LGBTQ+ Audiobooks to Add to Your Playlist This Pride Month

Top 10 LGBTQ+ Audiobooks to Add to Your Playlist This Pride Month

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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National Storytelling Week: Top Audiobook Narrators to Help You Fall in Love with Listening

National Storytelling Week: Top Audiobook Narrators to Help You Fall in Love with Listening

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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12 festive audiobooks for adults to enjoy this Christmas

12 festive audiobooks for adults to enjoy this Christmas

With twinkling lights and cosy nights, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a great audiobook. Whether you love a heart-warming romance, a gripping mystery, or a classic Christmas tale, we’ve got plenty of seasonal listens to choose from.

December 3, 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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Why Audiobooks Are Important for Teens

Why Audiobooks Are Important for Teens

Imagine a teenager who’s never finished a book but listens to entire fantasy sagas, such as George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones or Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher novels, on their phone. Audiobooks are quietly revolutionising how young people experience literature.

October 14, 2025

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Dyslexia Awareness Week: Supporting Dyslexic Readers with Audiobooks

Dyslexia Awareness Week: Supporting Dyslexic Readers with Audiobooks

Dyslexia is estimated to affect around 10% of people in the UK. For many children and adults, reading print can be a daily concern – but with the right support and mediums, stories can become a joy again.

October 8, 2025

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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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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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Summer Reading Challenge: 8 Tips For Keeping Your Child Motivated To Read This Summer

Summer Reading Challenge: 8 Tips For Keeping Your Child Motivated To Read This Summer

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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