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Award-winning children and young adult author Patrice Lawrence has been named as the latest Waterstone Children's Laureate.
July 8, 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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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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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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With twinkling lights, cosy nights, and school holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a magical audiobook. Whether your little ones love revisiting a classic Christmas tale or discovering something new, we’ve got plenty of festive listens to choose from - ideal for family time or reading challenges.
December 3, 2025
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Discover the Booker Prize 2025 winner, David Szalay, honoured for his dark novel Flesh. Explore the full shortlist and longlist, learn about the judging panel, and find which titles are available as audiobooks via Listening Books.
November 10, 2025
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