“Our research shows that the more we read or listen, regardless of format, the better we feel,” said Storytel Group CEO Bodil Eriksson Torp, in an introduction to the report.
Around the Book World: Monday, May 25, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Storytel Acquires Overamstel Publishers
Storytel officials said the move will strengthen the company’s footprint in the Benelux region, one of its core markets.
Around the Book World: Monday, April 27, 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.
Audible Expands Platform to 11 New Markets, Including Sweden
Audible will roll out these localized user audiobook experiences through a strategic collaboration with Amazon
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 Storytel Reports Record Profits for 2025, Predicts Strong Growth Ahead
“With industry projections suggesting this user base will double again over the next five years, we see significant further growth potential across our entire footprint,” Storytel CEO Bodil Eriksson Torp told shareholders.
Amazon Creates a New Souk for Arabic Audiobooks and Ebooks
Amazon’s Digital Arabic Library launches with 33,000 eBooks and 5,000 audiobooks, alongside 1,000 free titles, representing a major digital milestone for Arabic publishing.
Sweden’s Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn
The 20-year-0ld Storytel in Stockholm announces a series of improvements this season, both in sound and search.