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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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Listening Books celebrate Volunteers Week and the National Year of Reading our own Big Lunch event!

Listening Books celebrate Volunteers Week and the National Year of Reading our own Big Lunch event!

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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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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Volunteering for a Cause: Bringing Audiobooks to Those Who Need Them

Volunteering for a Cause: Bringing Audiobooks to Those Who Need Them

Volunteering with Listening Books has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Victoria, one of our dedicated volunteers. In this blog, she shares how simple actions - like posting a leaflet or sharing a link - can make a big difference in helping people with illnesses or disabilities access the joy of audiobooks. Discover why she chose to volunteer and how you can join her in breaking down barriers to reading.

December 7, 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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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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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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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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