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RBmedia’s Bridgerton Audiobooks Give Fans a Glimpse into What’s Next
Downloads soar as millions of fans turn to the audiobook series after getting hooked on the first season of the viral Netflix show.
RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate Key Literary Awards and Bestseller Lists
Landover, MD, October 13, 2020—RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced that its audiobooks represent half of the shortlist for the renowned Booker Prize, three finalist spots on the 2020 National Book Awards list, and 44 New York Times bestsellers since the beginning of this year.
RBmedia Claims 2020 National Book Award
Landover, MD, November 23, 2020—RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced that its audiobook The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X by Les Payne and his daughter Tamara Payne has won the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Produced by RBmedia’s flagship publishing brand, Recorded Books, the audiobook is available for download on Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, and wherever digital audiobooks are sold.
New Audiobook in Mega-Bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series to Be Published by Recorded Books
Landover, MD, October 22, 2020—Recorded Books, RBmedia’s® flagship publishing brand, today announced its audio production of The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from bestselling author Jeff Kinney, is releasing simultaneously with the print edition October 27, 2020.
Renowned actor Andy Serkis will narrate The Hobbit in newly announced audiobook to be published by Recorded Books® in North America
J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved tale featuring a fresh audio experience is coming to listeners this September. Landover, MD, September 3, 2020—Recorded Books, RBmedia’s® flagship publishing brand, today announced a new audiobook edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, read by the award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis has earned acclaim from both critics…
Blackstone Publishing to Manufacture, Sell, and Distribute Audiobook CDs Published by Recorded Books
Blackstone Publishing to Manufacture, Sell, and Distribute Audiobook CDs Published by Recorded Books Blackstone Publishing announced it has signed an agreement with Recorded Books to exclusively manufacture and distribute the company’s audiobook CDs in North America beginning on Oct. 1, 2020… Learn more
RBmedia® Announces a Landmark Original Audiobook Production: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
The legendary singer-songwriter delivers this compelling audio experience in her own words, sharing her most beloved songs and the stories behind them. Landover, MD, August 6, 2020—RBmedia, a leading spoken audio and digital media platform company, today announced that it has concluded a deal for an original audiobook production of Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life…
LMBPN® Publishing Announces a Multi-Division Audio Licensing Agreement with RBmedia
LMBPN® Publishing Announces a Multi-Division Audio Licensing Agreement with RBmedia LMBPN Publishing continues to innovate by entering into a multi-division publishing agreement with Recorded Books® and GraphicAudio® brands. Together, the strategic alliance will simultaneously launch a new series titled The Great Insurrection in early 2021…. Learn more
OverDrive to Acquire RBdigital from RBmedia
Cleveland, OH, June 23, 2020. PRNewswire—OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced today that it is acquiring the assets of RBmedia‘s library business, including the RBdigital platform in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia…. Learn more