There are some audiobooks that are just enjoyable. And then there are some that capture your imagination, thrill you, or change your outlook. The perfect combination of story and narrator. The thrill of a well-placed sound effect. These things can ...
Have you ever tried to get to sleep and found it impossible? Listening Books audio producer Nik de Garis has written a poem all about this problem, and the solution – the OverDrive sleep timer! ‘Twas the Audiobook Before Christmas ‘Twas the ...
Simon Lelic is the bestselling author of five books, including The House and his latest release, The Liar’s Room. Before starting to write novels he studied history and previously worked as a journalist. He lived in London for several years before moving ...
Robin Stevens is the author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series and The Guggenheim Mystery. She was born in America, but grew up in England. She attended Cheltenham Ladies College, where she read a lot of murder mysteries. The Murder Most Unladylike ...
Looking for some spook-tacular scares? Want some listening that creeps it real? Or just searching a scary audiobook to trick or treat yo’self? Audiobooks are the best way to immerse yourself in a thrilling story. A voice speaking straight into your ...
October is the 31st Black History Month in the UK. Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of black people in the UK, and addresses the fact that these achievements have often been ignored. We’ve chosen our favourite audiobooks by ...
The nights are getting longer, and this autumn we have some excellent new additions to our library. Whether you’re commuting to work or school on a chilly morning, or just hiding under the duvet for a few more hours, we’ve got ...
This article was written by Katherine Runswick-Cole, a senior research fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University. It was originally published on The Conversation. The Archers and Disability Every evening, just before 7 o’clock, people all over Britain tune in to ...
The new school year is looming, and here at Listening Books we’ve got all the audiobooks you need for a new term. Whether you’re starting a new school, about to start your exams, or just back for another year, we’ve got ...
Photo credit: Charlotte Barnes Sue Moorcroft is a Sunday Times and internationally-bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She has been Vice Chair of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and her books have been shortlisted for Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year Awards. Her ...
