Audiobooks

⏰ Today’s the day! The first submission deadline for the 2027 Audie Awards in New York City ends today!

If you have an audiobook first released between November 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, submit your eligible titles by the end of today to avoid late fees.

Deadline two is Friday, October 9, 2026.

🏆 Enter now: audiopub.org

School’s out, but stories are still very much in session, and audiobooks are the perfect way to keep reading part of summer. They work in the car, during quiet time, while kids are drawing or building, or whenever everyone needs a little reset.

If your family is hitting that summer slump, try picking one audiobook to listen to together. It might be the easiest reading plan you make all season.

July 4 gets all the attention because that is when the Declaration of Independence was signed. But just a few days later, on July 8th, 1776, people gathered in Philadelphia to hear it read aloud for the first time.

This July 8, we’re thinking about the role voice has always played in how stories travel.

Oral history, public readings, speeches, family stories, audiobooks. Different forms, same powerful idea: words can take on new meaning when they’re heard.

Here’s to the stories, histories, and ideas that still come alive when we hear them!

⏰ Deadline 1 is this Friday!
Planning to submit your audiobook for the 2027 Audie Awards in New York City? Don’t miss the first submission deadline.

🗓️Deadline 1: Friday, July 10
For titles first available November 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026

Not every title will be ready by Friday, we understand. While we encourage you to submit by this deadline, we’ll be flexible with late fees for titles publishing later in July.

Submit your best work and join us in celebrating excellence in audiobooks.

🔗 audiopub.org

Meet Our Sponsor: NetGalley LLC ✨
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Hundreds of thousands of members rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable, and easy-to-use platform to discover books, share reviews, and champion literacy. The NetGalley team coordinates closely with publishers on targeted promotions, and provides training, strategy, and consultation for incorporating NetGalley into overall marketing and publicity efforts. NetGalley is a member of the Firebrand Group, which provides leading software and services to help publishers achieve success.

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Audiobooks aren't just for adaptations of print books anymore.

Audio-first publications are growing, accounting for 6% of total audiobook revenue in 2025. More and more, stories are being created with listening in mind, with structure, pacing, and production choices being built for the ear.

Become a member for full access to the 2026 Audio Publishers Association Annual Surveys and more: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

So, how often are people actually listening to audiobooks?

This year’s listener habits show that audiobook listening is part of many people's regular reading lives, whether they’re tuning in every month or catching up a few times a year.

How many books are you listening to each year?

Become a member for full access to the 2026 Audio Publishers Association Annual Surveys and more: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

We’re continuing our History of Audiobooks series with the era that helped bring audio into the digital age.

As listening shifted from physical formats to downloads and digital players, audiobooks became easier to find and fit into everyday life. It was also a turning point for creators, as new tools began opening more pathways for audiobook production and distribution.

Stay tuned to learn what happened next and become an APA member for the inside scoop on all things audio: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

Thank you to our sponsor, Mosaic Audio 🎧

Mosaic Audio is an award-winning audiobook production company with multiple studio locations in Los Angeles. For over 15 years, Mosaic has provided quality recording and full production services for the audiobook industry. We specialize in author and celebrity reads, and cast the top narrators in the business, using our expertise to help you select the best match for your project. With our experience creating thousands of titles for major audiobook publishers and a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, your project is in good hands.

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Mosaic Audio | Award Winning Audiobook Production Studio Mosaic Audio is an award-winning, full-service audiobook production studio located in Los Angeles.