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National Year of Reading ambassador Matt Lucas is set to narrate the winning review in Listening Books’ summer competition for members aged 16 and under, celebrating young audiobook listeners and the joy of reading.
August 10, 2026
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Discover how audiobooks can help children take part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Explore top recommendations from Listening Books and enjoy a summer full of stories.
August 3, 2026
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Here at Listening Books, we’re passionate about everybody having access to stories – no matter how they read. And with The National Literacy Trust reporting that 1 in 2 children and young people said listening to audio enabled them to better understand a story or subject (48.4%), audiobooks are undoubtedly an important resource for this age range.
September 2, 2025
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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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The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year over the summer holidays. All you have to do to complete it is borrow and read six books from a library!
August 6, 2019
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