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, May 4, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
At Sweden’s Book Industry Day, Print, Audio, and Pricing Collide
On the same stage where the Beatles recorded a radio performance during their first visit to Sweden decades earlier, a new bookseller made the case for print amid a shift in the market, audio executives debated growth and competition, and a Norwegian perspective reignites the discussion on fixed price laws for books.
Publishers Must Take Advantage of Growing Audio Market, Often with AI
The third annual Parix Audio Day in Madrid highlights how publishers can and should take advantage of this growing audio market around the world through technology, marketing tools, and use of AI.
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?
Around the Book World: Monday, February 9, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Spotify Looks to Meet Readers Where They Are
Today, Spotify launched a new feature called Page Match which allows readers to seamless move between print and audiobooks, and even purchase physical books through a partnership with Bookshop.org.
Around the Book World: Monday, February 2, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Spotify Opens Audiobook Access in Five More European Markets
More than half (52 percent) of Spotify’s international audiobook audience is now reported to be between between 18 and 34.
Spotify Expands ‘Follow Along’ for Audiobooks
The Spotify ‘Follow Along’ feature for audiobooks may remind former ‘Kindle in Motion’ fans of enhanced ebooks.