Audiobooks

Audiobook publishing leaders are invited to hear directly from executives representing some of the industry’s leading retailers.

Join Victoria Gerken (Podium Entertainment), Helena Gustafsson (Storytel), Paulo Lemgruber (Audible), Erik Rigters (Rakuten Kobo), and fellow industry leaders as they discuss subscription trends, discoverability, consumer behavior, and the future of the global audiobook marketplace.

Be part of the conversation at the 2026 International Summit of Audio Publishers on September 10.

Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap

If you're anything like us, then you can finish a book...without really being done with it. Sometimes we reread old favorites again and again, and sometimes we experience them in a whole new way by switching formats.

The data shows just how often that happens between print and audio. Readers are listening to books they’ve already read and buying physical copies after discovering a book through audio.

What are your favorite multi-format reads?

How will emerging technology shape the future of storytelling and publishing?

Join writer Stephen Marche at the 2026 International Summit of Audio Publishers for a forward-looking conversation exploring AI, creativity, and the evolving relationship between technology and storytelling.

Hear what these changes could mean for publishers, creators, and the future of the audiobook industry as new tools continue to reshape how stories are developed and produced.

Join publishing professionals from around the world virtually on September 10.

Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap

Can you guess the 2026 Audie Winners based only on these emoji clues?

Drop your guesses in the comments below👇

Thank you to Voiceworks Audio for being a valued supporter of the Audio Publishers Association!

Voiceworks Audio is an award-winning vocal arts production house, with locations in NYC and Westchester, NY. Whether it be audiobooks, ADR, podcasting, voiceovers, narrator coaching, or anything we can all dream up together, Voiceworks is dedicated to telling stories, and fostering a community of artists who collaborate to bring those stories to life. Learn more at voiceworksaudio.com

Thank you for helping strengthen and support the audiobook industry!

Audiobooks from a dating app? We didn’t see that one coming.

Hinge has released a series of original audiobooks that tell the real love stories of couples who met on the app, joining a growing number of creators turning to audio to develop original work.

It makes us wonder what the audiobook industry could look like as the format continues to grow. More brands? More original productions? New kinds of creators entering the space entirely?

Where do you think the industry is headed next?

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/hinge-to-publish-first-audiobook-based-on-true-love-stories

NYC, we’re coming back! 🗽

A look back at last year’s APA New York Social and a reminder that we’re just a few weeks away from doing it all again.
Join fellow APA members for an evening of catching up, making new connections, and enjoying the NYC skyline together.

📅 September 17
⏰ 6–8 PM ET
📍 New York City
We’d love to see you there!

Are man's best friends audiobooks' newest fans?

For the pups home alone, recovering in a cone, bored of their squeaky toys, or simply seeking a more literary alternative to staring at the wall, canine audio is having a moment.

We have questions, obviously. Would dogs prefer memoirs or thrillers? Something with a lot of park scenes? Who are their favorite narrators?

Either way, we’re choosing to see this as proof that audiobooks truly are for every kind of listener.

Do you leave audiobooks playing for your furry friends? If so, what are their favorites? Let us know in the comments below 👇

Audiobook publishing leaders are invited to gain exclusive insights into what’s driving the next phase of industry growth.

Join Laura Fisher, Audio & Entertainment Analyst at MIDiA Research, as she examines emerging consumer behaviors, market trends, and the evolving opportunities shaping the future of audiobooks.

Don’t miss this research-focused session at the 2026 International Summit of Audio Publishers on September 10.

Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap