Robyn Hollingworth is the bestselling author of My Mad Dad, her memoir of caring for her father after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. At 25 she was working as a fashion merchandiser/buyer in London, but took a sabbatical to move back to ...
Amy Lloyd is the bestselling author of two novels. Her debut, The Innocent Wife, was published after she won the Daily Mail Bestseller Competition in 2016. It went on to become a Sunday Times bestseller, and was a 2018 Richard and Judy ...
Podcasts are having a moment. There’s been a massive increase in listeners over the past few years. Since the unprecedented success of Serial in 2014 sparking the fascination with true crime, podcasts have only grown. In 2018, Listening Books created ...
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 ...