The proposed deal would combine two of Sweden’s leading subscription platforms while adding Nextory’s scale in markets including France and Spain.
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.
Around the Book World: Monday, May 11, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Can BookBeat Rival Storytel in Sweden?
The gap between the two Nordic audiobook giants has narrowed. But can BookBeat, backed by Bonnier—one of Europe’s largest publishing groups—eventually catch up to the market leading Storytel?
Sweden’s Nextory, Like Storytel, Looks for New Markets
Finland and Germany were the first markets added Nextory, the Stockholm-based unlimited-subscription service for ebooks and audiobooks.
PRH Exits International Unlimited Subscriptions, Fueling Speculation
Surprise and rumors have followed recent withdrawals of Penguin Random House audiobooks from unlimited subscription services.