Recorded Books

Recorded Books, RBmedia’s flagship contend brand, is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Our exclusive catalog of more than 40,000 premium titles narrated by award-winning actors includes works by Danielle Steel, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jeff Kinney, Charlaine Harris, Alexander McCall Smith, and many other leading authors. Since our founding in 1979 as the original audiobook company, we have been a pioneer in the industry and, as part of RBmedia, have achieved thousands of industry honors, including the National Book Award, Booker Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Hugo Awards, and many more.

W. F. Howes Ltd

W. F. Howes Ltd is the UK’s leading audiobook, and large-print publisher, releasing over 850 new unabridged audiobooks every year. With a catalogue of over 5,000 titles the company distributes its content through all leading consumer and library vendors. Having been established for over 25 years, W.F. Howes has a wealth of history and experience in working with some of the world’s leading authors. This continues to ensure W.F. Howes titles are consistently in the bestsellers charts. 

HighBridge

HighBridge is a leading spoken audio producer that was started to produce and distribute recordings of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Since then, the company’s spoken audio catalog has expanded to include New York Times bestselling fiction and nonfiction, Oprah’s Book Club titles, National Public Radio compilations, and more. HighBridge has built a reputation among booksellers and audiophiles as one of the industry’s highest-quality audio publishers.

WaveSound

Wavesound Pty is one of Australia’s leading audiobook and large-print publishers. The company was established in 2009 as a subsidiary of W. F. Howes (UK) and Recorded Books (US). With a focus on representing everything Australian, Wavesound have published some of Australia’s bestselling audiobooks. Wavesound work closely with leading authors to consistently deliver exciting titles in a broad range of genres.

Tantor Media

Tantor Media is a leading independent audiobook producer, with must-have authors and award-winning titles. Producing more than 100 new titles every month, Tantor’s talented team is dedicated to providing the highest-quality audio experience for the best value. Tantor’s extensive catalog includes award winners, bestsellers, and titles with top reviews from all the major publications. With its recording facility, Tantor can quickly deliver today’s hottest titles, in multiple formats, often simultaneously with the hardcover release.

Christian Audio

For more than 10 years ChristianAudio.com has been providing top-quality Christian audiobooks and audio-bibles. With a goal of becoming the largest provider of downloadable Christian audio, ChristianAudio.com offers a diverse variety of digital audio products for purchase and immediate download. A love for audiobooks drives production, and the company’s mission is to be one of the most trusted places on the Internet for the refreshment and growth of the soul.

Gildan Media

Gildan Media is a spoken audio publishing company based in New York. The company specializes in personal development, business, training, and education. The Gildan titles are released under several imprints: Gildan Audio, Gildan Seminars, Gildan Press, Condensed Classics, Bibliomotion, and Sandler Training.