European translations are set to reach nearly a quarter of Audible’s U.K. English Originals slate by year-end, more than double their 2025 share.
Who is Narrating the Future? AI and the Audiobook Market
A new white paper released by Frankfurter Buchmesse and produced by Dosdoce.com shows the audio industry’s increasing adoption of AI, but still with some reservations.
‘Who Gets to Listen. Whose Stories Are Available:’ The African Audiobook Market
Ama Dadson, CEO and Founder of AkooBooks Audio in Ghana shares the personal story which prompted her to start her company, insight into the African audiobook market(s), how they are scaling up the market quickly, and opportunities for international publishers and audiences.
Audiobook Competition Intensifies in Sweden as Bonnier Books, Owner of BookBeat, Acquires Nextory
The proposed deal would combine two of Sweden’s leading subscription platforms while adding Nextory’s scale in markets including France and Spain.
Around the Book World: August 31, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: Monday, August 24th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Bookwire, Dutch Distributor CB (Centraal Boekhuis) Announce ‘Strategic Partnership’
Reps said the landmark collaboration combines CB’s “deep understanding of the Dutch publishing market” with Bookwire’s “international technology expertise and global distribution capabilities.”
U.S. Digital Audiobook Platform Libro.fm Adds Ebooks
Driven by input from independent booksellers, Libro.fm expands to include ebooks in the platform to provide more available formats for their bookselling partners.
RBmedia Acquires Award-Winning U.K. Indie Boldwood Books
In addition to acquiring Boldwood’s catalogue, Boldwood will become a publishing division of RBmedia and will continue to operate as an independent business.
Amid Solid Growth, Swedish Audiobook Service BookBeat Looks to Stay Focused
While the temptation for many industry players is to focus on expanding into new territories, BookBeat CEO Niclas Sandin says he is committed to making the most of the opportunities already in front of them in Europe.