Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# RBmedia

A leader in spoken audio and digital media distribution technology

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://rbmediaglobal.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [RBmedia Surpasses 100,000 Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-surpasses-100000-audiobooks/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its catalog has surpassed 100,000 titles, the largest collection of premium audiobooks in the industry.
- [RBmedia and W. W. Norton & Company Announce Exclusive Audiobook Partnership](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-and-w-w-norton-company-announce-exclusive-audiobook-partnership/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, and W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., the oldest and largest independent book publishing house in the nation, today announced an exclusive audiobook publishing partnership.
- [RBmedia’s “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros Claims Spotify's Top Audiobook of 2025](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros-claims-spotifys-top-audiobook-of-2025/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its title “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros was Spotify's top audiobook in 2025. In total, five RBmedia titles were recognized as Spotify’s top 10 audiobooks of the year globally.
- [16 RBmedia Audiobooks Selected as Audible’s Best of 2025](https://rbmediaglobal.com/16-rbmedia-audiobooks-selected-as-audibles-best-of-2025/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that 16 of its audiobooks have been selected for Audible’s Best of the Year lists for 2025.
- [RBmedia to Publish Audio for New Thriller from Bestselling Author of “The Housemaid,” Freida McFadden](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-publish-audio-for-new-thriller-from-bestselling-author-of-the-housemaid-freida-mcfadden/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, will release the audiobook of “Dear Debbie,” a new psychological thriller from #1 “New York Times” and “USA Today” bestselling phenomenon Freida McFadden.
- [RBmedia to Publish the 20th Audiobook in the Global Smash-Hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-publish-the-20th-audiobook-in-the-global-smash-hit-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-series/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of “Partypooper,” the landmark 20th title in Jeff Kinney’s internationally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
- [RBmedia Unveils New Audiobook Experiences for Ana Huang’s Bestselling Twisted Series](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-unveils-new-audiobook-experiences-for-ana-huangs-bestselling-twisted-series/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced duet audio editions of the first three books in Ana Huang’s internationally bestselling Twisted series.
- [Fall Into Fantasy](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fall-into-fantasy-2025/) - As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to escape into the magic of a fantasy audiobook. Fall practically invites cozy listening—whether you’re wrapped in a blanket with a hot drink, taking a walk under golden leaves, or settling in for a quiet evening. From epic quests to enchanting
- [Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! Wins Children’s Audiobook of the Year](https://rbmediaglobal.com/totally-chaotic-history-roman-britain-gets-rowdy-wins-childrens-audiobook-of-the-year/) - We’re delighted to share that Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! by Greg Jenner and Dr Emma Southon has been crowned Children’s Audiobook of the Year! Greg’s trademark blend of humour and history makes Roman Britain come alive with exciting narration, clever sound design, and laugh-out-loud storytelling that has captured the imagination of young
- [September 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/september-2025-audiobook-releases/) - September brought a fresh wave of audiobooks perfect for the season—thrillers, memoirs, fantasies, and more. If you haven’t hit play yet, now’s the time to catch up and dive in. Oro (A Lightlark Saga Deluxe Companion Book) Written by Alex Aster Performed by Chase Brown Published by Recorded Books A new romantasy novel written from
- [August 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/august-2025-audiobook-releases/) - August is the perfect month to soak up the last stretch of summer with a fresh lineup of audiobooks. Whether you're lounging by the pool, road-tripping, or easing back into a routine, there's something new to keep your ears entertained. This month's releases span every genre - hit play now! Songs for Other People's Weddings
- [W. F. Howes to publish audiobook of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s Cursed Daughters](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-audiobook-of-oyinkan-braithwaites-cursed-daughters/) - W. F. Howes is set to publish the audiobook version of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s upcoming Cursed Daughters, which will feature a trio of narrators. The highly anticipated follow-up to My Sister, The Serial Killer will be released on audio by W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, featuring three Nigerian voice actors. W. F. Howes said: “Captivating,
- [July 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/july-2025-audiobook-releases/) - As July winds down, it's the perfect time to catch up on the month's most exciting new audiobook releases. From pulse-pounding thrillers and heartfelt romances to thought-provoking nonfiction and immersive fantasy adventures, July delivered something for every kind of listener. Whether you're soaking up the last days of summer or just looking for your next
- [Celebrating a Literary Triumph: Ghost Cities Wins the Miles Franklin Literary Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/celebrating-a-literary-triumph-ghost-cities-wins-the-miles-franklin-literary-award/) - We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that Ghost Cities by Siang Lu has won this year’s prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award! This incredible achievement cements Siang Lu’s place as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary literature. At Wavesound, we’ve had the privilege of working with Siang since his remarkable debut, The Whitewash,
- [RBmedia Verlag Announces Immersive ‘Radio Play’ Adaptation of Global Blockbuster Fourth Wing](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-verlag-announces-immersive-radio-play-adaptation-of-global-blockbuster-fourth-wing/) - Large-scale production to feature a star-studded cast of 40 voice actors RBmedia Verlag, RBmedia’s German-language audio brand, is set to publish an immersive ‘radio play’ audio adaptation of Entangled Publishing’s Fourth Wing, the global bestselling fantasy novel by American author Rebecca Yarros. The large-scale audio production will feature renowned voice talents Dagmar Bittner, Vincent
- [RBmedia Verlag kündigt immersive Hörspiel-Adaption des globalen Bestsellers „Fourth Wing“ an](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-verlag-kundigt-immersive-horspiel-adaption-des-globalen-bestsellers-fourth-wing-an/) - Groß angelegte Produktion mit einer Starbesetzung von 44 Sprecher*innen Der RBmedia Verlag, die deutschsprachige Audiomarke von RBmedia, wird eine immersive Hörspieladaption von Entangled Publishings „Fourth Wing“ veröffentlichen, dem weltweiten Fantasy-Bestseller der amerikanischen Autorin Rebecca Yarros. Die groß angelegte Audioproduktion wird mit den renommierten Sprecher*innen Dagmar Bittner, Vincent Fallow, Lucas Sanchez und Claudia Urbschat Mingues
- [W. F. Howes to publish audio original by UK Chief Scout and explorer Dwayne Fields](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-audio-original-by-uk-chief-scout-and-explorer-dwayne-fields/) - W. F. Howes is set to publish Exploring My Limits, an audiobook original by Dwayne Fields, the first Black Briton to reach the magnetic North Pole. Voiced by Fields himself, the production will be released exclusively in audiobook format on 7th August from its WFH Original imprint. “Part travelogue, part memoir, and part passion pitch
- [Summerween Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/summerween-audiobooks/) - Bring the spooky spirit of fall into summer with audiobooks that bring chilling tales to life! From haunting narrations to pulse-pounding thrillers, there's a perfect Summerween listen waiting to send shivers down your spine—all while soaking up the sun. Ten Sleep Written by Nicholas Belardes Performed by Kim Ramirez Published by Recorded Books “Haunting, unsettling."
- [June 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/june-2025-audiobook-releases/) - Get ready to elevate your listening game with our sizzling June audiobook releases! Whether you’re seeking pulse-pounding thrillers, heartfelt romances, or sweeping historical fantasy, there’s something for every listener. Perfect for road trips, long walks, or simply relaxing under the sun, these new releases are your perfect audio escape. Start your summer strong—dive into June's
- [Pride Month 2025 Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/pride-month-2025-listens/) - June is Pride Month! We've rounded up 12 audiobooks that highlight LGBTQIA+ characters and themes for this month and all year round! Pioneer Summer Written by Katerina Silvanova and Elena Malisova Performed by Edoardo Ballerini Published by Recorded Books This star-crossed gay romance is a #1 bestselling TikTok sensation that took readers by storm, made
- [May 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/may-2025-audiobook-releases/) - The weather is heating up—and so are our top audiobook releases! Whether you’re soaking up the sun, hitting the road, or just looking for a new escape while you cool off indoors, there’s no better time to press play. From blockbuster fiction to heart-racing thrillers and inspirational stories, these fresh picks are ready to keep
- [Nos livres audio sélectionnés pour le Prix Ginkgo 2025](https://rbmediaglobal.com/nos-livres-audio-selectionnes-pour-le-prix-ginkgo-2025/) - Nous sommes ravis que trois de nos livres audio aient été sélectionnés pour le Prix Ginkgo du Livre Audio 2025 : Les Sept maisons d'Anna Freud d’Isabelle Pandazopoulos, lu par Léovanie Raud Trash Vortex de Mathieu Larnaudie, lu par Julien Tiphaine Quand viendront chanter les loups de Florence Herrlemann, lu par Bertrand Nadler Les Sept
- [Audiobooks for AAPI Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-aapi-heritage-month-2025/) - This month, we're highlighting a selection of audiobooks featuring AAPI writers and voice actors across a range of genres, from intimate memoirs and lyrical poetry to fantasy epics and compelling fiction. These titles offer meaningful listening experiences that resonate well beyond May. Dive into the collection below—and hit play any time of year. Four Ruined
- [RBmedia to Publish 10th Anniversary Recordings of the Global Bestseller A Court of Thorns and Roses](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-publish-10th-anniversary-recordings-of-the-global-bestseller-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its 10th anniversary recordings of Sarah J. Maas’ smash hit series A Court of Thorns and Roses.
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for Bestselling Author Devney Perry’s New Romantasy Series](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-bestselling-author-devney-perrys-new-romantasy-series/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the release of “Shield of Sparrows,” the first book in a new romantic fantasy series by bestselling author Devney Perry.
- [2025 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists on Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2025-pulitzer-prize-winners-and-finalists-on-audio/) - RBmedia is the audio home for four of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists! We publish the audio editions for this year's winners for General Nonfiction and History, as well two finalists in the Memoir/Autobiography and Poetry categories. We will also soon release the French-language audio for the General Fiction winner James by Percival
- [April 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/april-2025-audiobook-releases/) - April showers bring May flowers...and new audiobooks! Here are our top titles that released this month. Outlander Written by Diana Gabaldon Performed by Kristin Atherton Published by Recorded Books New audiobook edition of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander with narration by Kristin Atherton Basis for the Starz original TV series Here is the story that started it
- [International Bestselling Author Freida McFadden’s New Thriller to Be Published in Audio by RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/international-bestselling-author-freida-mcfaddens-new-thriller-to-be-published-in-audio-by-rbmedia/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of its audiobook recording of “The Tenant,” the latest psychological thriller by #1 “New York Times” and international bestselling author Freida McFadden.
- [Grammy, Emmy and Tony-Award Winner, and 3x Oscar Nominee, Cynthia Erivo to Perform New “Wicked” Audiobook from RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/grammy-emmy-and-tony-award-winner-and-3x-oscar-nominee-cynthia-erivo-to-perform-new-wicked-audiobook-from-rbmedia/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that Cynthia Erivo will voice a new audiobook edition of Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked,” the “New York Times” bestseller and basis for the #1 smash hit movie.
- [Hobbit actor Richard Armitage to voice next two books in LJ Ross’ Alexander Gregory thriller series](https://rbmediaglobal.com/hobbit-actor-richard-armitage-to-voice-next-two-books-in-lj-ross-alexander-gregory-thriller-series/) - Hobbit actor Richard Armitage is set to voice upcoming titles in the bestselling thriller series, Alexander Gregory. The news comes as physical sales of LJ Ross’ books have surpassed one million, according to TCM figures from Nielsen BookScan. WF Howes (RBmedia’s UK publishing brand) has acquired the world audiobook rights for the next two titles
- [March 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/march-2025-audiobook-releases/) - Time to shake off the winter coats, spring is here! Enjoy the warmer weather with our top audiobook releases this month! The Tower Written by David Anaxagoras Performed by Christopher Gebauer Published by Recorded Books When 12-year-old Kolby wakes up in an empty white room, he has no memory, no clothes, and no idea where
- [Les Éditions Thélème acquièrent les droits audio du livre Invincible d’Olivier Goy et Anne Fulda](https://rbmediaglobal.com/les-editions-theleme-acquierent-les-droits-audio-du-livre-invincible-dolivier-goy-et-anne-fulda/) - Le livre audio est lu par l’acteur emblématique Guillaume de Tonquédec et contient de la musique jouée par la pianiste Min-Jung Kym Les Éditions Thélème, la marque audio francophone de RBmedia, ont obtenu les droits audio du livre Invincible d’Olivier Goy et Anne Fulda, un récit émouvant racontant la lutte inlassable d’Olivier Goy contre
- [Audiobooks for March Madness](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-march-madness/) - It's March Madness time! The NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament is a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams that compete in seven rounds for the national championship. Listen to these audiobooks to feel the hype of competition all month long! Five Banners: Inside the Duke Basketball Dynasty Written by John Feinstein Performed by John Feinstein
- [2025 Audie Award Winners](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2025-audie-award-winners/) - Three RBmedia titles won best Fiction, Original Work, and Erotica audiobook at the 2025 Audie Awards, the industry's top honor. 12 additional RBmedia titles were also finalists...
- [Audiobooks for Women's History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-womens-history-month/) - Women’s History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. We want to spotlight our women authors and narrators with these recent RB audiobook releases written by women, performed by women, celebrating and empowering women. Victorian Psycho Written by Virginia Feito Performed by Anna Burnett
- [TG Reid signs eight-book audio deal with W. F. Howes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tg-reid-signs-eight-book-audio-deal-with-w-f-howes/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has acquired the audio rights to the eight books in Scottish crime thriller writer TG Reid’s DCI Bone series. Senior acquisitions editor Craig Thomson acquired world audiobook rights from Elizabeth Counsell at Northbank Talent. Dark is the Grave, the first audiobook in the series, will be released in
- [February 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/february-2025-audiobook-releases/) - There was so much to love about February, especially our new audiobook releases! This month was filled with timely listens for Valentine's Day and Black History Month—plus fantasy, humor, mystery, horror, and more. Press play on some of our top audiobooks for February! The Creepy School Bus (Part 1) Written by Paul Hough Performed by
- [W . F. Howes to publish audio for director Guy Jenkin’s debut novel](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-audio-for-director-guy-jenkins-debut-novel/) - The stars of BBC’s Outnumbered reunite to voice the audiobook- W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has scooped the audio rights for Murder Most Foul, the witty and fast-paced debut novel by award-winning director and screenwriter, Guy Jenkin. The Tudor noir detective novel will be performed by Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner,
- [Romance Audiobooks for Valentine's Day](https://rbmediaglobal.com/romance-audiobooks-for-valentines-day/) - A month full of love should be full of swoon worthy audiobooks! Fall for these romance must-listens! Get Lost With You Written by Sophie Sullivan Performed by Allyson Morgan Published by Recorded Books A second chance at love, small-town romance that’s all sweet with just a hint of heat. When Levi and Jilly run into
- [Audiobooks for Black History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-black-history-month-2025/) - Black History Month is an annual recognition of achievements by African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. From romance to nonfiction, we have the right listen for you! Hit play on these audiobook recommendations all year long! The Last One Written by Rachel Howzell Hall Performed by Tamika Katon-Donegal Published by Recorded Books
- [January 2025 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/january-2025-audiobook-releases/) - Kick off the new year with new audiobooks! Whether you’re craving romance and fantasy, action and adventure, or suspense and thriller, these January releases are must-listens! Four Ruined Realms (Five Broken Blades, Book 2) Written by Mai Corland Performed by Jaine Ye, Greg Chun, Sophie Oda, Donald Chang, Roger Yeh, and Zion Jang Published by
- [RBmedia Brings Viral YouTube Sensation “The Creepy School Bus” to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-brings-viral-youtube-sensation-the-creepy-school-bus-to-audio/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of its audio original “The Creepy School Bus,” adapted from the massively popular YouTube horror series of the same name by Paul Hough.
- [2025 Audie Award Finalists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2025-audie-award-finalists/) - Fifteen RBmedia titles are finalists in the 2025 Audie Awards! The Audies, often promoted as the “Oscars of the audiobook industry,” is the premier awards program in the U.S., recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on March 4. Fiction Hamlet's Children Written by Richard Kluger Performed
- [RBmedia Drives Record Growth in 2024](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-drives-record-growth-in-2024/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced a strong close to 2024, with continued momentum and another year of record-setting performance. The company acquired new audiobook publishing businesses, published more titles than ever before, and produced audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and literary award winners.
- [Celebrity Narrated Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/celebrity-narrated-audiobooks/) - We've rounded up some of our favorite celebrity-narrated audiobooks, featuring big names like Dolly Parton, Law Roach, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Julianne Hough, and Tiffany Haddish. From memoirs and history to comedy and romance, listen to these star-studded stories! My Time to Stand: A Memoir Written by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard with Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani Performed
- [Indie Book Awards 2025 shortlist announced](https://rbmediaglobal.com/indie-book-awards-2025-shortlist-announced/) - Congratulations to Wavesound authors shortlisted for the 2025 Indie Awards! We are so proud to have 6 titles on the list across 4 categories. Fiction The Ledge by Christian White Nonfiction We Are the Stars by Gina Chick The Season by Helen Garner Debut fiction All The Bees in the Hollows by Lauren Keegan Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan
- [RBmedia to Publish All New Audio Editions for Mega Bestselling Outlander Series](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-publish-all-new-audio-editions-for-mega-bestselling-outlander-series/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced new audiobook editions of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series with narration by stage, screen, and voice actor Kristin Atherton, who portrays leading character Jenny Murray in season 7 of the STARZ streaming hit.
- [Audiobooks for a New Year, New You](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-a-new-year-new-you/) - You've made your goals and now you need help accomplishing them? Listen to these audiobooks to motivate, inspire, and guide you! Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love Written by Rachel Kaplan Performed by Rachel Kaplan Published by Recorded Books A psychotherapist and hit podcaster brings empathy
- [December 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/december-2024-audiobook-releases/) - 2024 was filled with fantastic audiobooks! Let's explore December's top releases to end the year on a high note! The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant Written by Tae Kim Performed by Michael Braun Published by Recorded Books "The definitive look at the most remarkable business story of this era."
- [Holiday Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/holiday-audiobooks-2024/) - Holiday season is here! What's better to accompany you, than a new audiobook? Hit play on these fun holiday audiobooks! Waiting for Christmas Written by Lynn Austin Performed by Sarah Zimmerman Published by Recorded Books In this hope-filled Gilded Age Christmas novella from bestselling author Lynn Austin, the year is 1901 and the hustle and
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-oprahs-latest-book-club-pick-2/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick.
- [November 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/november-2024-audiobook-releases/) - While you put away the fall decor and say goodbye to pumpkin spice lattes, say hello to a new audiobook! Listen to our top November releases! Skyshade (Lightlark Saga, Book 3) Written by Alex Aster Performed by Suzy Jackson Published by Recorded Books Good Morning America Book Club YA Pick "The love triangle’s intense sparks
- [W. F. Howes publishes audiobook memoir for The Yorkshire Vet’s Matt Jackson-Smith](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-publishes-audiobook-memoir-for-the-yorkshire-vets-matt-jackson-smith/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, is the audiobook publisher for My Life as a Yorkshire Vet, the memoir of Matt Jackson-Smith, star of Channel 5’s hit show The Yorkshire Vet. In this fascinating, funny, and honest self-narrated memoir, Matt will take listeners beyond the TV series and behind-the-scenes into his wonderful animal world,
- [Native American Heritage Month Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/native-american-heritage-month-audiobooks/) - National Native American Heritage Month is recognized each year in November. It is a time to honor the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Listen to these recommended audiobooks during Native American Heritage Month and all
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for Good Morning America’s Young Adult Book Club November Pick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-good-morning-americas-young-adult-book-club-pick/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it is the audiobook publisher of “Skyshade,” which was named as Good Morning America’s Young Adult (YA) Book Club pick for the month of November.
- [W.F. Howes secures huge Daphne du Maurier audio deal](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-secures-huge-daphne-du-maurier-audio-deal/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has signed a major new deal to publish legendary novelist and playwright Daphne du Maurier’s catalogue, featuring 25 works, many of which have never been released in audiobook format before.
- [October 2024 Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/october-2024-releases/) - It was a scary good month for audiobooks! Here are the top releases for October! How to Build a Fashion Icon Written by Law Roach Performed by Law Roach Published by Recorded Books Award-winning celebrity stylist and image architect Now, for the first time ever, Law shares the secrets of his approach. With How to
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for Reese’s November Book Club Pick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-reeses-november-book-club-pick/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it is proud to be the audiobook publisher of “We Will Be Jaguars,” which was named as Reese’s Book Club pick for the month of November.
- [W. F. Howes to re-imagine William Gibson classic works in audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-re-imagine-william-gibson-classic-works-in-audio/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has acquired the UK/Commonwealth audio rights for six of William Gibson’s most celebrated titles, which it will publish ahead of Apple TV+’s forthcoming screen adaptation of his iconic novel, Neuromancer. Having already published Neuromancer in audiobook format, the deal will see W. F. Howes bring to life the
- [Audiobooks to Understand the Election](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-to-understand-the-election/) - Need help understanding the upcoming election? Here are a few audiobooks to help you make sense of the current political climate. All the King’s Men Written by Robert Penn Warren Performed by Michael Emerson Published by Recorded Books Winner of the Pulitzer Prize All the King's Men tells the story of Willie Stark, a southern-fried
- [RBmedia’s GraphicAudio Celebrates 30 Years of Hellboy With the Original Audiobook Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-graphicaudio-celebrates-30-years-of-hellboy-with-the-original-audiobook-hellboy-and-the-b-p-r-d-the-goddess-of-manhattan/) - RBmedia will release its third original Hellboy Universe audiobook via its GraphicAudio brand. Written by bestselling author Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan is due out on September 10, 2024.
- [RBmedia Finishes 2017 with Record Growth and Strong Q4 Results](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-finishes-2017-with-record-growth-and-strong-q4-results/) - Leading spoken audio and digital media platform company announces release of bestselling audiobooks, acquisition of new exclusive titles, and continued global expansion Landover, MD, February 15, 2018—RBmedia today announced a strong finish to 2017 with record revenue growth and expansion across all aspects of its global spoken audio and digital media distribution business. RBmedia closed
- [Listen to the New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century](https://rbmediaglobal.com/listen-to-the-new-york-times-best-books-of-the-21st-century/) - RBmedia is the audiobook home for 25 of the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” as voted on by hundreds of literary luminaries. Across its audio brands, RBmedia published the audiobooks for a quarter of the titles on the list, including eight of the top 25.
- [Halloween Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/halloween-audiobooks/) - The countdown to Halloween has begun! Grab your headphones and press play on these chilling, thrilling audiobooks perfect for the spooky season. youthjuice Written by E.K. Sathue Performed by Suzy Jackson Published by Recorded Books American Psycho meets The Devil Wears Prada: outrageous body horror for the goop generation Glittering with ominous flashes of Sophia’s
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for 25 of the New York Times 100 Best Books of this Century](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-25-of-the-new-york-times-100-best-books-of-this-century/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it’s the audiobook home for a quarter of the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” as voted on by hundreds of literary luminaries.
- [September 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/september-2024-audiobook-releases/) - From Edward Burns’s debut coming-of-age story to TikTok sensation Kyle Prue's ultimate guide to pissing off men and a horror film guide for the scarediest of cats, here are this month's top audiobook releases! The Games Gods Play Written by Abigail Owen Performed by Piper Goodeve Published by Recorded Books The instant #1 New York
- [Fall for These Fantasy Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fall-for-these-fantasy-audiobooks/) - Nothing goes better with the crisp fall season and apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte than a fantasy audiobook! So turn up the sound and hit play on any of these recommendations to get you in that autumnal mood. The Games Gods Play Written by Abigail Owen Performed by Piper Goodeve Published by Recorded
- [Julia Alvarez Roundup](https://rbmediaglobal.com/julia-alvarez-roundup/) - Born in New York City in 1950, Julia Alvarez's parents returned to their native country, Dominican Republic, shortly after her birth. Ten years later, the family was forced to flee to the United States because of her father’s involvement in a plot to overthrow the dictator, Trujillo. Alvarez has written novels, collections of poems, nonfiction,
- [Latinx Heritage Month Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/latinx-heritage-month-audiobooks/) - Every year during September 15 – October 15, the US highlights the contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to culture and society. Here are some recent and upcoming releases from our Latinx authors and narrators. Across all genres, there is something for everyone. Hit play on any of
- [August 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/august-2024-audiobook-releases/) - While you trade your swimsuits for sweaters as summer comes to an end, check out these audiobooks to keep you company! The Maid and the Crocodile Written by Jordan Ifueko Performed by Adetinpo Thomas Published by Recorded Books "A beautifully realized evergreen story about finding love and community." ― Kirkus Reviews In the magic-soaked capital
- [Most Anticipated Listens of Fall 2024](https://rbmediaglobal.com/most-anticipated-listens-of-fall-2024/) - From fantasy novels and celebrity memoirs to rom-coms and LOL kid books, here are our 10 most anticipated audiobooks of fall 2024 to put on your TBR lists! Listen to Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's full story, get fashion advice from Law Roach, or lose yourself in fantasy from TikTok sensation Alex Aster. This fall is jam-packed with
- [Audiobooks for Back to School](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-back-to-school/) - It's time to hit the books! The school bells are ringing again. While on the way to those checkered halls or waiting in a drop off line, listen to these audiobooks that are perfect for the whole family! Mascot Written by Traci Sorell and Charles Waters Performed by Robb Moreira, Soneela Nankani, Karen Chilton, Christopher
- [UK Summer Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/uk-summer-listens/) - Looking for the perfect audiobook to accompany you while you you relax at the beach or the pool? Whether you’re looking for a thriller or romance or something in between, we have just the recommendation for you! The Friday Afternoon Club Written by: Griffin Dunne Performed by Griffin Dunne Published by W. F. Howes
- [Sports Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/sports-audiobooks/) - The medals have been given, the tears and smiles have been left on the mat. Looking to fill the Olympics shaped hole in your heart? Check out these sports audiobooks! Playing Ball Coming Soon! Written by Vernon Davis Performed by Vernon Davis Published by Recorded Books NFL football star Vernon Davis delves into his astonishing
- [RBmedia to Publish Audio for Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean Series Across Multiple Languages and Formats](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-publish-audio-for-rebecca-yarros-empyrean-series-across-multiple-languages-and-formats/) - RBmedia today announced that it will exclusively create, distribute, and market the complete five-book Empyrean series by New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. In addition to publishing the English-language audiobooks under its flagship audio brand Recorded Books, RBmedia will also publish the Spanish-language, French-language, and full-cast, dramatized audio versions...
- [RBmedia Titles Shine on Key Award and Bestseller Lists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-titles-shine-on-key-award-and-bestseller-lists/) - RBmedia today announced that it is the audiobook home for book-to-screen adaptations nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Picture, as well as titles that garnered two Audie Awards, a TODAY show book club pick, a Carnegie medal, two Youth Media Awards, more than a dozen New York Times bestseller rankings, and multiple other literary awards just since the beginning of this year.
- [Fans Flock to RBmedia’s “The Idea of You” Audiobook as the Movie Tops Streaming Charts](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fans-flock-to-rbmedias-the-idea-of-you-audiobook-as-the-movie-tops-streaming-charts/) - RBmedia today announced that it is the audiobook publisher for Robinne Lee’s “The Idea of You,” the basis for one of the most watched movies on Amazon Prime, ranking at #1 its first week. New book-to-screen versions of some of the company’s fan-favorite audiobooks and many of the most anticipated film, TV, and streaming releases will also release in coming months—including “Fourth Wing,” “Bridgerton,” “Outlander,” “Cork O’Connor,” “Ransom Canyon,” and “The Murderbot Diaries.”
- [Die besten Sommer-Hörbücher](https://rbmediaglobal.com/die-besten-sommer-horbucher/) - Suchst du noch nach dem perfekten Hörbuch für deinen Sommer am Strand oder am Pool? Egal ob Thriller, Romanze oder irgendwas dazwischen, wir haben genau die richtige Empfehlung für dich! Ein Vogel namens Schopenhauer von: Tom Diesbrock gesprochen von: Michael J. Diekmann veröffentlicht von: Hörbuch München von RBmedia Verlag Zwei ungewöhnliche Freunde auf einer Reise ins Leben Es
- [July 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/july-2024-audiobook-releases/) - Temps are up! Audiobooks are on! Hit play on these top July audiobook releases. The Failures Written by Benajmin Liar Performed by John Skelley Published by Recorded Books Welcome to the Wanderlands. A vast machine made for reasons unknown, the Wanderlands was broken long ago. First went the sky, splintering and cracking, and then very
- [Livres audio pour l’été](https://rbmediaglobal.com/livres-audio-pour-lete/) - Vous recherchez le livre audio parfait pour vous accompagner pendant que vous vous détendez à la plage ou à la piscine ? Que vous recherchiez un thriller ou une romance, nous avons exactement la recommandation qu'il vous faut ! Happy Place Écrit par: Emily Henry Lu par: Sonia Erhard Publié par: Editions Theleme from
- [Summer Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/summer-listens/) - Looking for the perfect audiobook to accompany you while you you relax at the beach or the pool? Whether you're looking for a thriller or romance or something in between, we have just the recommendation for you! The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos Written by Melissa de la Cruz Performed by Amielynn Abellera Published
- [Gypsy-Rose Blanchard to Narrate Her Audiobook “My Time to Stand” from RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-to-narrate-her-audiobook-my-time-to-stand-from-rbmedia/) - RBmedia today announced that Gypsy-Rose Blanchard will voice the audiobook edition of her first memoir, “My Time to Stand.” Written by Gypsy-Rose with Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, “My Time to Stand” is coming from RBmedia in December 2024, one year after Gypsy-Rose’s release from prison.
- [RBmedia to Acquire Dreamscape Media](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-to-acquire-dreamscape-media/) - RBmedia, a premier global audiobook publisher, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dreamscape Media, an award-winning publisher of audiobooks, which includes Dreamscape Publishing and Dreamscape Select.
- [W. F. Howes announces eight-book deal with RR Haywood](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-announces-eight-book-deal-with-rr-haywood/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has acquired the audio rights for the next eight books (Part 22 to Part 29) in RR Haywood’s The Undead series, the UK’s bestselling horror series.
- [Author Q&A with B.P. Sweany](https://rbmediaglobal.com/author-qa-with-b-p-sweany/) - Coming July 9, 2024 - the audiobook for B.P. Sweany's debut novel, The Sword and the Sophomore! Action-packed and funny, but also serious and insightful, The Sword and the Sophomore goes beyond usual YA fantasy tropes to confront real-life teenage issues of social cliques, relationships, sexual agency, and profound personal loss. Tami Stronach, the Childlike Empress
- [June 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/june-2024-audiobook-releases/) - School's out! Sun is shining! What's more perfect than listening to this month's top audiobook releases on your summer vacay? Fire Exit Written by Morgan Talty Performed by Darrell Dennis Published by Recorded Books A Best Book of June at The New York Times and Chicago Review of Books From the award-winning author of Night
- [Audiobooks for Juneteenth 2024](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-juneteenth-2024/) - Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day—recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates African-American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. These audiobooks reflect on our past and explore Black history and culture. The Grift Written by Clay Cane Performed by Clay Cane
- [Audiobooks for Pride Month 2024](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-pride-month-2024/) - June is Pride Month! We've rounded up 12 audiobooks that highlight LGBTQIA+ characters and themes for this month and all year round! How it Works Out Written by Myriam Lecroix Performed by Anika Venkatesh and Lucy Ellis Published by Recorded Books What if you had the chance to rewrite the course of your relationship, again
- [May 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/may-2024-audiobook-releases/) - Summer is almost here! Get your listening lists ready with these top May audiobook releases! Five Broken Blades Written by Mai Corland Performed by Jaine Ye, Greg Chun, Sophie Oda, Donald Chang, Roger Yeh, and Zion Jang Published by Recorded Books The instant New York Times bestseller It's the season for treason … The king
- [W.F. Howes scoops audiobook The Lives of Lee Miller](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-scoops-audiobook-the-lives-of-lee-miller/) - W.F. Howes, an RBmedia international publishing brand, has won a multiple publisher auction to secure the audio rights for The Lives of Lee Miller, Antony Penrose’s critically acclaimed biography of his mother.
- [W. F. Howes to publish Chelsea Bieker’s UK audiobook debut](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-chelsea-biekers-uk-audiobook-debut/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has secured the audio rights for Madwoman, the electrifying UK debut novel from talented American writer, Chelsea Bieker.
- [W. F. Howes lands audio rights to Sok-yong’s Booker-shortlisted epic](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-lands-audio-rights-to-sok-yongs-booker-shortlisted-epic/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has secured the audio rights to Hwang Sok-yong’s critically acclaimed novel Mater 2-10, which was recently shortlisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize. Dubbed “a masterpiece” by the Guardian, Mater 2-10 is an epic, multi-generational tale that threads together a century of Korean history told through the lives
- [A Million Ways to Stay on the Run wins best audiobook prize at True Crime Awards 2024](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-million-ways-to-stay-on-the-run-wins-best-audiobook-prize-at-true-crime-awards-2024/) - W.F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, is proud to announce that A Million Ways to Stay on the Run by Donal MacIntyre and Karl Howman has picked up the Best True Crime Audiobook prize at the True Crime Awards 2024. The Sunday Times bestselling book follows one of the most high-profile international manhunts in history, that of the
- [W. F. Howes acquires audio rights for Andy Stanton’s adult debut](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-acquires-audio-rights-for-andy-stantons-adult-debut/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has secured the audio rights for Andy Stanton’s exciting and unconventional adult debut, non-fiction title Benny the Blue Whale: A Descent into Story, Language and the Madness of ChatGPT. Intrigued by the launch of ChatGPT, Andy Stanton—who has made a career out of writing differently—set about testing the AI
- [W.F. Howes celebrates 25th anniversary](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-celebrates-25th-anniversary/) - Founded in November 1998 with the mission of bringing a wider selection of unabridged audiobook titles to the UK market, the Leicestershire-based company has become the top audiobook publisher in the UK. The company has published some of the global book industry’s most illustrious titles—including Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton
- [W.F. Howes assembles stellar voice cast for Mantel audiobook](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-assembles-stellar-voice-cast-for-mantel-audiobook/) - W.F. Howes, an RBmedia international publishing brand, has drafted a prestigious cast of screen and stage actors and notable literary figures to lend their voices to the audio edition of Hilary Mantel’s A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing. The celebrated writer’s eagerly anticipated, posthumous journalistic collection, publishing on 19 October, will
- [W.F. Howes to publish Poor Things audiobook to coincide with blockbuster movie release](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-poor-things-audiobook-to-coincide-with-blockbuster-movie-release/) - W.F. Howes, an RBmedia international audio brand, will publish the audiobook for Alasdair Gray’s novel Poor Things ahead of the release of its big screen adaptation, directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Margaret Qualley, and Mark Ruffalo. Originally published in print in 1992, Poor Things follows the story
- [W.F. Howes lands double audiobook deal with Val McDermid](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-lands-double-audiobook-deal-with-val-mcdermid/) - W.F. Howes, an RBmedia international publishing brand, has acquired the audio rights for two new Karen Pirie titles from bestselling Scottish crime writer Val McDermid. The deal will see McDermid team up with her long-time audiobook publisher for the 2023 release of Past Lying, book seven in the immensely popular crime series, as well as the untitled eighth
- [True Crime Award Winners](https://rbmediaglobal.com/true-crime-award-winners/) - W. F. Howes, an RBmedia international publishing brand, is honoured to be the audiobook publisher of Notorious, the hard-hitting, bestselling autobiography of renowned journalist and prisons guru Raphael Rowe, which picked up the Best True Crime Audiobook award at the inaugural True Crime Awards 2023 in London. Raphael Rowe spent 12 years serving a prison
- [Canelo and W.F. Howes sign publishing deal with million -selling author Nick Louth](https://rbmediaglobal.com/canelo-and-w-f-howes-sign-publishing-deal-with-million-selling-author-nick-louth/) - Turning the spotlight on DI Jan Talantire and the North Devon countryside, the new series will join the growing list of successes for the author—including his bestselling DCI Craig Gillard series, as well as standalone suspense thrillers like Heartbreaker and Bite. Nick Louth commented: “I am thrilled to be working with Canelo and W.F. Howes on an
- [RBmedia Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-continues-expansion-with-acquisition-of-ukemi-audiobooks-and-dharma-audiobooks/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks. Through this acquisition, the company will acquire both audiobook publishing businesses and their full catalog of titles.
- [RBmedia Continues Its Expansion into International Markets with Acquisition of John Verlag](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-continues-its-expansion-into-international-markets-with-acquisition-of-john-verlag/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of John Verlag’s German-language audiobook catalog. Titles acquired through this deal will be added to the company’s RBmedia Verlag audio brand.
- [RBmedia Achieves Another Year of Record-Breaking Growth](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-achieves-another-year-of-record-breaking-growth/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced record-breaking 2022 performance. The company entered new strategic partnerships, expanded into key international markets, published more titles than ever before, and produced audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and literary award winners.
- [Ben Miles to narrate Essex Dogs](https://rbmediaglobal.com/ben-miles-to-narrate-essex-dogs/) - W.F. Howes, a leading RBmedia international publishing brand, has cast leading screen and stage actor Ben Miles to narrate the audio edition of Essex Dogs, the historical fiction debut from globally bestselling historian Dan Jones. The first book in this action-packed new trilogy from the renowned historian, broadcaster, and award-winning journalist takes us back in time
- [Caryn Franklin, MBE, and Prof. Keon West tackle identity bias in audio original published by W.F. Howes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/caryn-franklin-mbe-and-prof-keon-west-tackle-identity-bias-in-audio-original-published-by-w-f-howes/) - Tackling the complex subject of bias head on, Skewed investigates the hidden messages we absorb from birth and explores how our inner worlds are shaped by false information, media trends, and our brains’ preferences for patterns and stereotypes. Featuring guest interviews with a range of visionaries representing diverse identities and areas of expertise—from Forensic Psychology professor
- [Ear and Now](https://rbmediaglobal.com/ear-and-now/) - Ear And Now - A Look (and Listen) At Binaural Sounds Binaural recording is a method of recording which allows for immersive ‘3D audio’ to be produced. Binaural audio itself has quite a long history, but with the more recent proliferation of mobile devices which allow us to listen to audiobooks on the go, we
- [RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-breaks-into-german-language-audiobook-market-2/) - RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market Company acquires leading German audio publisher ABOD and launches new RBmedia Verlag brand RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its entry into the German-language audio market through its new audio brand, RBmedia Verlag. In tandem, RBmedia announced the acquisition of German audiobook publisher ABOD, which
- [Awards Winners and Shortlists 2021](https://rbmediaglobal.com/awards-winners-and-shortlists-2021/) - As we take stock of 2021 and move forward into a 2022, now is a great time to reflect on all the hard work which has happened over the last year and look back at some of our success. With over 900 books published in 2021, there has been some remarkable accolades collected across a
- [W.F. Howes to release Gabaldon’s long-awaited ninth Outlander novel in audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-release-gabaldons-long-awaited-ninth-outlander-novel-in-audio/) - W.F. Howes, RBmedia’s international publishing brand, has announced the UK and Commonwealth audiobook release of Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, the ninth book in Diana Gabaldon’s hugely popular bestselling Outlander series. With close to 100,000 global pre-orders already clocked up, the author’s new work is set to become an instant bestseller when the
- [W.F. Howes launches WFH ORIGINAL imprint for audio exclusives](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-launches-wfh-original-imprint-for-audio-exclusives/) - W.F. Howes, a leading RBmedia’ international publishing brand, today launched its new imprint WFH ORIGINAL, which will publish the company’s audio original titles as it rapidly expands into the world of exclusive audiobooks. The publisher has snapped up seven high-profile authors and front-list titles to springboard the imprint’s launch, three of which will publish
- [W.F. Howes lands three-book deal](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-lands-three-book-deal/) - W.F. Howes has secured the audio rights for the first three titles in the DC Ruth Hunter Murder Case series, by one of the UK’s most popular crime writers, Simon McCleave. Launching in late July, the three audiobooks – Diary of a War Crime, The Razor Gang Murder, and The Imitation of Darkness – take readers back in time to the
- [Grown Ups Shortlisted for Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/grown-ups-shortlisted-for-award/) - W.F. Howes Ltd, the UK’s leading independent audiobook publisher, is delighted Grown Ups by Marian Keyes has been nominated for British Audiobook of the Year. The prestigious prize has shortlisted the self-narrated novel, with the winner to be announced on the 13th of May. Shooting to the number one spot as an Audible bestseller
- [Millions of Bridgerton Fans Can’t Wait to Discover What’s Next](https://rbmediaglobal.com/millions-of-bridgerton-fans-cant-wait-to-discover-whats-next/) - W. F. Howes today announced a surge in downloads for its longtime bestselling Bridgerton series audiobooks following the hit Netflix adaptation. Produced by Recorded Books and published by W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s flagship publishing brand in the UK, Julia Quinn’s historical romance series is a collection of eight novels, each featuring one of the Bridgerton children.
- [Polly Samson’s A Theatre for Dreamers debuts music by David Gilmour](https://rbmediaglobal.com/polly-samsons-a-theatre-for-dreamers-debuts-music-by-david-gilmour/) - Bestselling author Polly Samson and husband David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, have collaborated for the release the audio edition of Samson's bestselling novel A Theatre for Dreamers. The library audio edition of A Theatre for Dreamers, released 1st September 2020, includes David Gilmour's new single, Yes I Have Ghosts. The new song was inspired by a character from the novel
- [An all-star narrator cast for Gender Rebels](https://rbmediaglobal.com/an-all-star-narrator-cast-for-gender-rebels/) - Listen to four chapters from Gender Rebels Scroll down to listen! Suranne Jones, Maya Jama, Gemma Cairney and Anneka Harry have joined forces to narrate Harry’s debut audiobook; Gender Rebels: 50 Influential Cross-Dressers, Impersonators, Name-Changers, and Game-Changers. The all-female narrator line up will give voice to 50 defiant and daring (wo)men who changed their identities and the rules. Spanning politics, religion,
- [2024 Indie Book Awards Shortlist](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2024-indie-book-awards-shortlist/) - Congratulations to Wavesound authors shortlisted for the 2024 Indie Awards! We are so proud to have 4 titles on the list across 3 categories! 2024 Fiction Shortlist The Seven by Chris Hammer 2024 Debut Fiction Shortlist Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt 2024 Young Adult Fiction Shortlist Stuck up and
- [Wavesound titles shortlisted for Audiobook of the Year Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/wavesound-titles-shortlisted-for-audiobook-of-the-year-award/) - The full list of nominees can be found here: https://abiawards.com.au/2023-short-list-announcement/ The ABIA Awards (Australia’s largest Trade Book Awards) shortlist is out and we are thrilled to announce that two Wavesound titles are up for the Audiobook of the Year Award! Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby, narrated by the author. The Whitewash by Siang
- [Leading spoken audio company enters 2023 on the heels of significant business and market expansion](https://rbmediaglobal.com/leading-spoken-audio-company-enters-2023-on-the-heels-of-significant-business-and-market-expansion/) - RBmedia Publishing Highlights RBmedia remained the undisputed leader in the spoken audio market with a catalog surpassing 60,000 titles in 2022—the largest offering in the industry. The company produced a record number of new titles across its 12 publishing brands—topping bestseller lists and major industry awards. During the year, the company: Released more than 8,000
- [2023 Danger Awards!](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2023-danger-awards/) - Best Crime Fiction The Tilt by Chris Hammer Best Crime Fiction Debut Black River by Matthew Spencer Best True Crime The Boy in a Dress by Jonathan Butler Wavesound are proud to have published all three winners in audio. The Dangar Awards recognise books featuring Australia as a setting for stories
- [Awards News](https://rbmediaglobal.com/awards-news/) - Looking back on 2021 and our successes, it has become clear that we are continuing to go from strength to strength. Having grown our publishing list immensely over the year and highlighting fantastic Australia authors, the success garnered through 2021 was a great achievement. Publishing the Winner of the ABIA General fiction book of the
- [Chris Hammer launches new novel SILVER in audiobook!](https://rbmediaglobal.com/chris-hammer-launches-new-novel-silver-in-audiobook/) - Silver is your hugely anticipated second novel following your bestselling crime debut Scrublands. How similar or different was the inspiration behind this book? Both novels grew from a small germ of an idea. With Scrublands, it was imagining a journalist (Martin Scarsden) arriving in a drought-stricken town. With Silver, the initial idea was different: why was
- [Bestselling author Sophie Green talks about her new novel The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bestselling-author-sophie-green-talks-about-her-new-novel-the-shelly-bay-ladies-swimming-circle/) - The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle is your second novel following your bestselling debut The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Bookclub. How similar or different was the inspiration behind this book? The inspiration is similar in that this is also a story about friendship between women – but in this case all the women are strangers
- [Raising Readers by Megan Daley - a must-have guide for parents and educators to help the children in their lives fall in love with books!](https://rbmediaglobal.com/raising-readers-by-megan-daley-a-must-have-guide-for-parents-and-educators-to-help-the-children-in-their-lives-fall-in-love-with-books/) - You have written a wonderful book Raising Readers that outlines how to nurture and encourage reading from birth through to adolescence. What was your motivation/inspiration for writing this? My motivation for writing the book was the wonderful children’s publisher Kristina Schulz, who gently encouraged me to write the book. I never saw myself as a writer (despite
- [Steve Shanahan: The Voice Behind Jane Harper's Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/steve-shanahan-the-voice-behind-jane-harpers-audiobooks/) - We recently spoke to voice actor Steve Shanahan known for his work with Jane Harper on her audiobooks The Dry, Force of Nature and The Lost Man, and his most recent work with Katherine Johnson for The Better Son. You are now famously the voice behind Jane Harper’s acclaimed audiobooks The Dry, Force of Nature and The
- [The 2019 ABIA Book Award Shortlists Have Been Announced](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-2019-abia-book-award-shortlists-have-been-announced/) - The shortlists for the ABIA Awards' Books of the Year have been revealed, with two of our exclusive Wavesound titles making the shortlist for the ABIA Audiobook of the Year. See below all the titles that have made it onto the shortlists that are available in audiobook through Wavesound. Audiobook of the Year Boy
- [Audiobooks for AAPI Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-aapi-heritage-month/) - May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We are here to highlight some of our AAPI authors and voice actors. Dive into these audiobooks and hit play any time of year! Five Broken Blades Written by Mai Corland Performed by Donald Chang, Greg Chun, Zion Jang, Sophie Oda, Jaine Ye, and Roger Yeh Published
- [April 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/april-2024-audiobook-releases/) - April showers, bring May flowers. It also brings our top audiobook releases of the month! The Cemetery of Untold Stories Written by Julia Alvarez Performed by Alma Cuervo Published by Recorded Books A Good Morning America Buzz Pick Literary icon Julia Alvarez, the international bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies and How
- [BenBella Books and Recorded Books to Publish Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's My Time to Stand: A Memoir](https://rbmediaglobal.com/benbella-books-and-recorded-books-to-publish-gypsy-rose-blanchards-my-time-to-stand-a-memoir/) - The memoir of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, written with Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, is coming from BenBella Books in hardcover and ebook and Recorded Books in audio in January 2025. After 10 years of incarceration for having her boyfriend murder her mother, Gypsy will finally tell the true story of her life of unspeakable abuse that was made world famous by the Golden Globe and Emmy award–winning Hulu series, The Act.
- [RBmedia Breaks into French-Language Audiobook Market](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-breaks-into-french-language-audiobook-market/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher Éditions Thélème.
- [Éditions Thélème to Publish French-Language Audiobook for Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing](https://rbmediaglobal.com/editions-theleme-to-publish-french-language-audiobook-for-rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing/) - Éditions Thélème, an RBmedia international brand, has secured the French-language audio rights for Fourth Wing, the first title in American author Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean series.
- [W. F. Howes to Publish Audio Edition for Long-Awaited David Nicholls Novel](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-to-publish-audio-edition-for-long-awaited-david-nicholls-novel/) - W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has acquired the audio rights for You Are Here, the forthcoming romantic novel from bestselling author David Nicholls. Publishing on 23 April to coincide with the print launch, You Are Here will mark the sixth collaboration between Nicholls and W. F. Howes—the audio publisher for all of his work to
- [V.E. Schwab signs seven-audiobook deal with Éditions Thélème](https://rbmediaglobal.com/v-e-schwab-signs-seven-audiobook-deal-with-editions-theleme/) - Les Éditions Thélème, RBmedia’s French-language publishing brand, has acquired the French audio rights to seven titles from New York Times bestselling American author V.E. Schwab.
- [RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-breaks-into-german-language-audiobook-market/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its entry into the German-language audio market through its new audio brand, RBmedia Verlag. In tandem, RBmedia announced the acquisition of German audiobook publisher ABOD, which will supply leading titles to this new brand. Founded in 2012, ABOD produces major audio titles from German publishing houses in the areas of nonfiction, primarily politics and economics.
- [March 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/march-2024-audiobook-releases/) - Spring is in the air! Shake off the winter blues with the top audiobook releases of March! Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality Written by Josie Cox Performed by Josie Cox Published by Recorded Books A narrative history of women fighting for financial freedom, and the social and political hurdles that
- [Women's History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/womens-history-month/) - Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. We want to spotlight our women authors and narrators with these recent RB audiobook releases written by women, performed by women, celebrating and empowering women. The Waters Written by Bonnie Jo Campbell Performed by Lili
- [RBmedia Names Digital Media Veteran as New CEO](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-names-digital-media-veteran-as-new-ceo/) - RBmedia today announced Michael Paull as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. Paull brings decades of digital media and technology industry expertise to RBmedia. He was most recently the President of Disney’s Direct to Consumer businesses, preceded by senior leadership roles at Amazon Digital Video and Digital Music, Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Paull will succeed former CEO Tom MacIsaac.
- [February 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/february-2024-audiobook-releases/) - The month of love may be ending, but there's still plenty of time to fall for our top February audiobook releases! Pretty Ugly Written by David Sedaris, Ian Falconer - illustrator Performed by David Sedaris Published by Recorded Books Meet Anna Von Ogre, a delightful monstrosity. When Anna’s attempt to gross out the family backfires,
- [V.E. Schwab signe un contrat de sept livres audios avec les Éditions Thélème](https://rbmediaglobal.com/v-e-schwab-signe-un-contrat-de-sept-livres-audios-avec-les-editions-theleme/) - Read News in English Les Éditions Thélème, la marque d'édition francophone de RBmedia, a acquis les droits audios français de sept titres de V.E. Schwab, l'autrice américaine à succès acclamée par le New York Times. Le contrat inclus les best-sellers internationaux La Vie Invisible d’Addie LaRue, Gallant, la trilogie Shades of Magic et son tout
- [Les Éditions Thélème publient le livre audio de Fourth Wing de Rebecca Yarros en français](https://rbmediaglobal.com/les-editions-theleme-publient-le-livre-audio-de-fourth-wing-de-rebecca-yarros-en-francais/) - Read News in English Les Éditions Thélème, une marque internationale de RBmedia, ont obtenu les droits audio en langue française pour Fourth Wing, le premier titre de la série à succès Empyrean de l'auteure américaine Rebecca Yarros. Depuis sa publication en mai 2023, les droits de traduction de Fourth Wing ont été vendus dans 38
- [2024 Audie Award Finalists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2024-audie-award-finalists/) - Ten RBmedia titles are finalists in the 2024 Audie Awards! The Audies, often promoted as the "Oscars of the audiobook industry," is the premier awards program in the U.S., recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on March 4. At this year’s ceremony the APA will also
- [Audiobooks for Black History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-black-history-month/) - Black History Month is an annual recognition of achievements by African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. From children's to nonfiction, we have the right listen for you! Hit play on these audiobook recommendations all year long! The Grift Written by Clay Cane Performed by Clay Cane Published by Recorded Books Part history
- [Romance Audiobooks to Fall in Love With](https://rbmediaglobal.com/romance-audiobooks-to-fall-in-love-with/) - Love is in the air! Let your heart soar by hitting play on any of these romance audiobooks or adding them to your wishlist for a little bit of love any month! Skater Boy Written by Anthony Nerada Performed by Michael Crouch Published by Recorded Books From a debut author to watch, Skater Boy delivers
- [2024 Youth Media Awards](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2024-youth-media-awards/) - The American Library Association recently announced the top books, digital media, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards. We're proud to be the audiobook publisher for 16 of the 2024 Youth Media Award winners and honor books, including the Stonewall Award winner and the Sydney
- [January 2024 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/january-2024-audiobook-releases/) - A new year brings new audiobook releases! Here are the top releases for the month! The Waters Written by Bonnie Jo Campbell Performed by Lili Taylor Published by Recorded Books A master of rural noir returns with a fierce, mesmerizing novel about exceptional women and the soul of a small town. Listen to a sample
- [RBmedia Acquires Berrett-Koehler Audiobook Publishing Business](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-berrett-koehler-audiobook-publishing-business/) - RBmedia today announced the acquisition of Berrett-Koehler’s audiobook publishing business, which includes its catalog of previously published titles, as well as a multi-year agreement to become the exclusive audio publisher for Berrett-Koehler’s new titles beginning in 2024.
- [RBmedia Closes a Record-Breaking 2023](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-closes-a-record-breaking-2023/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced continued momentum and another year of record-breaking growth. The company entered new strategic partnerships, published more titles than ever before, and produced audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and literary award winners.
- [Read With Jenna says her January 2024 pick is ‘magical’ and ‘mystical’](https://rbmediaglobal.com/read-with-jenna-says-her-january-2024-pick-is-magical-and-mystical/) - In addition to being the first pick of 2024, "The Waters" represents another first for the club, as Jenna pointed out: "It's set in the magical mystical lands of rural Michigan. We've never chosen a book set there." "It is about a matriarch and healer and what happens when one of her three daughters brings home a baby.
- [New Year, New You](https://rbmediaglobal.com/new-year-new-you/) - Need some motivation to start the new year off right? Check out these 6 recommendations everywhere audiobooks are sold! All It Takes Is A Goal:The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential Written by Jon Acuff Performed by Jon Acuff When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff got curious about
- [December 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/december-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Another year is over, 2023 has come and gone! To close it out here are the top audiobook releases of December! Dazzling Written by Chikodili Emelumadu Performed by Precious Mustapha and Tara Tijani Published by Recorded Books The Girl with the Louding Voice meets The Water Dancer in Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ’s magical, award-winning literary debut, Dazzling,
- [Holiday Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/holiday-audiobooks/) - Holiday season is upon us! Cold weather, warms drinks, and jolliness in the air is the perfect time to get cozy with an audiobook. Press play on these recommendations all winter long! The Jolliest Bunch: Unhinged Holiday Stories Written by Danny Pellegrino Performed by Danny Pellegrino From the New York Times bestselling author of How
- [November 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/november-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Another month come and gone! The year is quickly coming to an end. Here are the top audiobook releases for November. The Narrow Road Between Desires (Kingkiller Chronicle novella) Written by Patrick Rothfuss Performed by Nick Podehl and the author Published by Recorded Books #1 New York Times-bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the wildly
- [Bestselling Audiobooks of 2023](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bestselling-audiobooks-of-2023/) - Listen to some of the most popular audiobooks of the year, including Oprah's Book Club Pick, long-awaited releases from beloved authors, sequels to which listeners have been counting down, and titles that are being adapted for screen. All of these bestsellers are available now wherever audiobooks are sold. The Covenant of Water Written by Abraham
- [October 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/october-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Spooky season has come to a close but before we move on to the holiday season let's revisit the top new audiobook releases for October! Alebrijes Written by Donna Barba Higuera Performed by Cisco Fernandez and Frankie Corzo Published by Recorded Books The next stunning novel from Donna Barba Higuera, author of Newbery and Pura
- [Halloween Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/halloween-listens/) - Whether you like to be scared and thrilled down to your soul or you're just looking for those ghostly vibes, we have an audiobook for you. Check out these new releases for all your Halloween needs and let the monster mash begin! Goodbye Hello Written by Adam Berry Performed by Adam Berry Published by Recorded
- [Grammy Awards Contenders](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2024-grammy-awards/) - First round voting begins next week for the annual Grammy Awards, and nominations will be announced in November. Listen to these hopeful Grammy Awards contenders for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording, as well as Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording The Covenant of Water Written by Abraham
- [Spotify Premium Will Include Instant Access to 150,000+ Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/spotify-premium-will-include-instant-access-to-150000-audiobooks/) - Last year Spotify announced that users would be able to purchase and listen to hundreds of thousands of audiobooks on Spotify, advancing their vision for making Spotify the seamless one-stop destination for all things audio. Today Spotify is starting an entirely new chapter for their audiobooks offering by making more than 150,000 audiobooks available as part of Spotify Premium subscriptions.
- [September 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/september-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Fall is in the air! It's the perfect time to listen to an audiobook while the leaves fall and you enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Here are the top audiobook releases for September! Goodbye Hello Written by Adam Berry Performed by Adam Berry Published by Recorded Books From paranormal investigator and host of Kindred
- [Fall Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fall-audiobooks/) - Can you feel it? The air is getting cooler. The days are getting shorter. Halloween decorations are back in stores, and pumpkin spice is back at coffee shops. All of this means autumn is here! If you’re like us, nothing sounds better than cozying up with a blanket, hot coffee, and listening to a book
- [RBmedia Brings Patrick Rothfuss’ Long-Awaited New Kingkiller Novella to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-brings-patrick-rothfuss-long-awaited-new-kingkiller-novella-to-audio/) - RBmedia today announced the upcoming release of “The Narrow Road Between Desires” audiobook by #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss. Set in the wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle universe, the novella is a standalone story that delves deeper into the Kingkiller series companion tale “The Lightning Tree.”
- [Audiobooks for Latinx Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-for-latinx-heritage-month/) - Every year during September 15 – October 15, the US highlights the contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to culture and society. Here are some recent and upcoming releases from our Latinx authors and narrators. Across all genres, there is something for everyone. Hit play on any of
- [Francisco Partners Joins Forces with H.I.G. Capital to Acquire and Invest in RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/francisco-partners-joins-forces-with-h-i-g-capital-to-acquire-and-invest-behind-rbmedia/) - Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm, specializing in technology and media-focused businesses, announced today that it has partnered with H.I.G. Capital and RBmedia’s management to complete the acquisition of RBmedia from KKR.
- [August 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/august-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Kids are back in school and long sunny days are almost gone! Here are the top audiobook releases for August! Prophet Written by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché Performed by Jake Fairbrother, Ryan Forde Iosco, and Charlotte Davey Published by Recorded Books From the extraordinary minds of award-winning and New York Times–bestselling author of H
- [Back to School Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/back-to-school-audiobooks/) - We're saying goodbye to summer and welcoming in a new school year! We have audiobook recommendations to accompany you while you jump back into those routines! Those Who Saw the Sun Written by Jaha Nailah Avery Performed by Jaha Nailah Avery and Arnell Powell Those Who Saw the Sun is a collection of oral histories
- [July 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/july-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Another month of fun in the sun! Another month of great audiobook releases! Light Bringer (Red Rising, Book 6) Written by Pierce Brown Performed by Tim Gerard Reynolds Published by Recorded Books Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age. Listen to a
- [H.I.G. Capital to Acquire RBmedia from KKR](https://rbmediaglobal.com/h-i-g-capital-to-acquire-rbmedia-from-kkr/) - Leading global investment firms KKR and H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) announced that an affiliate of H.I.G. will acquire RBmedia and support its next phase of growth and development. RBmedia is the leading audiobook publisher in the world with a powerful digital distribution network that reaches millions of listeners around the globe.
- [Beach Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/beach-listens/) - Toes in the sand, blue skies, clear water... only thing you need is a new audiobook for your fun in the sun! Here are some recent titles that are great for beach listening! It's Not Summer Without You Written by Jenny Han Performed by Lola Tung and Gavin Casalegno Belly finds out what comes after
- [June 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/june-2023-audiobook-releases/) - School's out! The sun is shining! Summer is here! Here are June's top audiobook releases to accompany you on those summer adventures! My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free Written by Laura Carney Performed by Laura Carney Published by Recorded Books Killed in a car crash when Laura was twenty-five, her
- [RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited Sixth Red Rising Novel to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-brings-long-awaited-sixth-red-rising-novel-to-audio/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of LIGHT BRINGER, the sixth audiobook in the Red Rising series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown. RBmedia’s flagship audio brand, Recorded Books, is the publisher of all the Red Rising audiobooks, including LIGHT BRINGER.
- [Audiobooks for Juneteenth](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-to-celebrate-juneteenth/) - Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day—recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates African-American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. These audiobooks reflect on our past and explore Black history and culture. Those Who Saw the Sun: African American Oral Histories
- [Pride Month Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/pride-month-audiobooks/) - June is Pride Month and Audiobook Month! We've rounded up these new audiobooks that highlight LGBTQIA+ characters and themes. Pedro & Daniel Written by Federico Erebia Performed by Frankie Corzo and Tim Andrés Pabon Published by Recorded Books Pedro and Daniel are Mexican American brothers growing up in 1970s Ohio. Their mother resents that Pedro
- [RBmedia’s GraphicAudio Launches Audiobook Original Series Set in the Hellboy Universe](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-graphicaudio-launches-audiobook-original-series-set-in-the-hellboy-universe/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its GraphicAudio brand is releasing three original Hellboy Universe audiobooks from bestselling author Christopher Golden. The first audiobook in the series will be released in July.
- [New Book-to-Screen Adaptations of Major RBmedia Franchises Launch](https://rbmediaglobal.com/new-book-to-screen-adaptations-of-major-rbmedia-franchises-launch/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that new book-to-screen adaptations of some of its biggest franchises will launch over the coming months.
- [Summer's Best Listening](https://rbmediaglobal.com/summers-best-listening/) - Summer is filled with road trips, beach vacations, pool days, and lazy afternoons—making it the perfect time to dive into an audiobook. Discover the best new and upcoming releases to add to your summer listening list for entertainment all season long. The Covenant of Water Written by Abraham Verghese Performed by Abraham Verghese Oprah's
- [RBmedia’s Multicast Production of “The Whitewash” Named Audiobook of the Year by ABIA](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-multicast-production-of-the-whitewash-named-audiobook-of-the-year-by-abia/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its production of “The Whitewash” by Siang Lu won Audiobook of the Year at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA). “The Whitewash” audiobook was published by RBmedia’s Australian brand, Wavesound.
- [May 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/may-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Here are May's top audiobook releases to join you on those upcoming summer plans! The Covenant of Water Written by Abraham Verghese Performed by Abraham Verghese Published by Recorded Books Oprah's Book Club Pick & Instant New York Tims Bestseller From the New York Times–bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial
- [Audiobooks to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks-to-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month/) - May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We are thrilled to highlight and celebrate some of our AAPI authors and voice actors. Dive into these audiobooks and hit play any time of year! The Covenant of Water Written and performed by Abraham Verghese Oprah's Book Club Pick From the New York Times bestselling author
- [RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-publishes-audio-for-oprahs-latest-book-club-pick/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick. Oprah’s latest selection, published worldwide by RBmedia’s flagship publishing brand Recorded Books, is available now everywhere audiobooks are sold.
- [April 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/april-2023-audiobook-releases/) - The trees are turning green, flowers are blooming, the weather is warming! Spring into these top April audiobook releases! Life Sentence Written by Mark Bowden Performed by L.J. Ganser Published by Recorded Books Listen to a sample In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes listeners inside a Baltimore gang, offers
- [2023 Audie Awards](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2023-audie-award-finalists/) - RBmedia audiobook Unprotected by Billy Porter won best autobiography/memoir at the 2023 Audie Awards, the industry’s top honor! Seven additional RBmedia titles were also finalists in the categories of literary fiction & classics, erotica, science fiction, business/personal development, audio drama, and Spanish language. Congratulations to all winners and nominees! AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR - WINNER Unprotected Written
- [March 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/march-2023-audiobook-releases/) - Spring into the new season with this month's top audiobook releases! Gigi, Listening Written by Chantel Guertin Performed by Natalie Naudus Recorded by Recorded Books Gigi Rutherford loves love stories. She reads them, she sells them at her romance bookstore, and she could spend hours imagining the meet-cutes of every couple she encounters. But when
- [10 Audiobooks for Women's History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/10-audiobooks-for-womens-history-month/) - For Women's History Month we are highlighting our authors and voice actors across all genres. From historical romance to fantasy to nonfiction, there is something for everyone to listen to. Press play and continue to celebrate these women all year round. Queen Among the Dead Written by Lesley Livingston Performed by Fiona Hardingham Published by
- [RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited New Novel by Abraham Verghese to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-brings-long-awaited-new-novel-by-abraham-verghese-to-audio/) - RBmedia today announced the upcoming release of its audiobook recording of The Covenant of Water, the long-awaited new novel by bestselling author Abraham Verghese. More than a decade in the making, The Covenant of Water is Verghese’s first book since Cutting for Stone, which spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and sold more than 1.5 million copies in the U.S. alone.
- [Oscar Winners](https://rbmediaglobal.com/oscar-winners/) - It was a big night at the Oscars for Recorded Books! All Quiet on the Western Front won four Oscars including Best International Feature Film. Women Talking written by Miriam Toews took home the prize for Best Adapted Screenplay. Congratulations to everyone who worked on these films. If you couldn't get enough of these stories,
- [February 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/february-2023-audiobook-releases/) - There were a lot of audiobooks to fall in love with this month! Check out February's top audiobook releases. Wild Warriors (The New Frontier Book 3) Written by: Nicholas Sansbury Smith and Anthony K. Melchiorri Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot The fate of the New Frontier rests in the hands of a few brave warriors...
- [8 Self-Improvement Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/8-self-improvement-audiobooks/) - A new year is typically accompanied by New Year’s resolutions. We start off strong, but often lose momentum after a few weeks. Don't give up on your goals! Keep the promises you made to yourself with the help of these motivational audiobooks. The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts,
- [January 2023 Audiobook Releases](https://rbmediaglobal.com/january-2023-audiobook-releases/) - January was filled with some great audiobook releases, let’s look back at some of last month’s top audiobook releases! Dark One: Forgotten Written by: Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells Narrated by: Various Narrators From #1 New York Times Bestselling, Hugo Award-winning author, Brandon Sanderson, and co-author Dan Wells, comes Dark One: Forgotten, a true-crime
- [Celebrate the Legacy of Octavia E. Butler](https://rbmediaglobal.com/celebrate-the-legacy-of-octavia-e-butler/) - Octavia E. Butler was a pioneer of the science fiction genre. As one of the first African American and female science fiction writers, Butler paved the way for future writers of color, as well as female science fiction writers. Butler was the first science fiction writer of any gender or race to receive the prestigious
- [Business Audiobooks Roundup](https://rbmediaglobal.com/business-audiobooks/) - Looking for business book recommendations? These audiobooks will have you motivated and thinking deeper about business. We have rounded up recent releases to aid with your career endeavors. Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires Written by: Douglas Rushkoff Narrated by: Douglas Rushkoff In Survival of the Richest, Rushkoff traces the origins
- [A Conversation with Beth Lapides](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-conversation-with-beth-lapides/) - Go behind-the-audio in this eight-part Q&A video series with Beth Lapides, author and narrator of Recorded Books Original So You Need to Decide. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as the “godmother of alternative comedy,” Beth Lapides, creator of LA’s long-running UnCabaret, delivers a funny and heartfelt meditation on the power of decisions, the
- [RB Audie Award Finalists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rb-audie-award-finalists/) - Exciting news! Five RBmedia audiobook titles were named 2021 Audie Award finalists in four categories. NON-FICTION Fire in Paradise Written by Alastair Gee, Dani Anguiano Narrated by T. Ryder Smith The harrowing story of the most destructive American wildfire in a century. There is no precedent in postwar American history for the destruction of
- [Renowned actor Andy Serkis will narrate The Hobbit in newly announced audiobook to be published by Recorded Books® in North America](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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
- [RBmedia’s Bridgerton Audiobooks Give Fans a Glimpse into What’s Next](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-bridgerton-audiobooks-give-fans-a-glimpse-into-whats-next/) - Downloads soar as millions of fans turn to the audiobook series after getting hooked on the first season of the viral Netflix show.
- [Fall for Fantasy](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fall-for-fantasy/) - Can you feel it? The air is getting cooler. The days are getting shorter. Halloween decorations are back in stores and pumpkin spice is back at coffee shops. All of this means autumn is right around the corner! If you're like us, nothing sounds better than cozying up with a blanket, hot coffee, and listening
- [Award-Winning Titles for Children and Young Adults](https://rbmediaglobal.com/award-winning-titles-for-children-and-young-adults/) - The American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2021 Youth Media Awards on Monday. We're so pleased to share our titles selected as top books for children and young adults. 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor Book • Lifting As We Climb by Evette Dionne Sydney Taylor Book Award Gold Medalist in the Young
- [Bridgerton Listen-a-Likes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bridgerton-listen-a-likes/) - You binged season 2 of Bridgerton in one sitting and read all of Julia Quinn’s novels. Now what? It is tough to understate how extraordinary the “Bridgerton Effect” has been for the novels of Julia Quinn. Suffice to say, the #1 streaming series of all time on Netflix is seeing similar success in audio. Where
- [RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited Ninth Novel in Mega Bestselling Outlander Series to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-brings-long-awaited-ninth-novel-in-mega-bestselling-outlander-series-to-audio/) - Gabaldon’s “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” coming November 23 after seven years of anticipation Landover, MD, November 15, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced the upcoming release of its exclusive audiobook recording of “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone,” the ninth book in Diana Gabaldon’s
- [Pride Month Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/pride-month-listens/) - Celebrate Pride month with these 2022 LGBTQIA+ titles.
- [RBmedia Produces Audiobook for 2022 Newbery Medal Winner](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-produces-audiobook-for-2022-newbery-medal-winner/) - On Monday, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults. We’re proud to be the audiobook publisher for so many of the 2022 Youth Media Award winners. Celebrating its 100th year, the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature: The
- [Top Audiobooks for Women's History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/top-audiobooks-for-womens-history-month/) - Celebrate Women’s History Month with some of our favorite titles written by women, narrated by women, about fierce women. 💎 Moxie Written by Jennifer Mathieu Narrated by Suzy Jackson Now a Netflix Original Film directed by Amy Poehler! "Moxie is sweet, funny, and fierce. Read this and then join the fight."―Amy Poehler An
- [Summer Road Trip Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/summer-road-trip-audiobooks/) - The summer is all about open skies and open roads. The only thing missing? A good playlist! Why not fill it with stories that will stick with you even after the summer season? Whether it’s a solo drive, you’ve got your friends piled in, or the whole family is strapped in for a long drive,
- [One For All](https://rbmediaglobal.com/one-for-all/) - Lillie Lainoff's debut novel One for All is a gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, in which a girl with a chronic illness trains as a Musketeer and uncovers secrets, sisterhood, and self-love. Tania de Batz is most herself with a sword in her hand. Everyone thinks her near-constant dizziness makes her weak, nothing but
- [2022 Audie Awards Finalists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/2022-audie-awards-finalists/) - The Audio Publisher’s Association has announced the finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards, which recognize the best audiobooks released in 2021. Among this year's finalists are four RBmedia audiobook titles! NON-FICTION The Menopause Manifesto Written by Dr. Jen Gunter Narrated by the author Frank and funny, Dr. Jen Gunter debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges
- [Prepare for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power](https://rbmediaglobal.com/prepare-for-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/) - You sit down, ready to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and realize you should have prepped. Where do you start? The new Amazon series brings the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. Taking place 2,000 years before "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," there’s
- [RBmedia Claims 2020 National Book Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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.
- [Darcie Little Badger Wins Nebula Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/darcie-little-badger-wins-nebula-award/) - Darcie Little Badger has won a Nebula Award for her Newbery Honor book, A Snake Falls to Earth! The Andre Norton Nebula Award honors the best middle grade or young adult science fiction or fantasy novel published in the United States in the preceding year. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) announced
- [Football GOATs: Hear Their Story](https://rbmediaglobal.com/football-goats-hear-their-story/) - The New England Patriots may not be playing in the Super Bowl game this Sunday, but we can’t deny some self-evident facts: Tom Brady is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time; Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches of all time; and the Patriots Dynasty is unlike anything we have ever witnessed
- [W. F. Howes Signs Award-Winning Actor Will Poulter to Narrate John Lanchester’s Latest Novel](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes-signs-award-winning-actor-will-poulter-to-narrate-john-lanchesters-latest-novel/) - For the first time in his career, the critically acclaimed British actor will bring an audiobook to life Leicester, UK, 7th January 2019 — W. F. Howes, an RBmedia company, today announced that British actor Will Poulter will be the voice of The Wall, a new novel by the best-selling author of The Debt to
- [The Summer I Turned Pretty Listen-A-Likes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-listen-a-likes/) - You marathoned The Summer I Turned Pretty in one night and read all the Summer series by Jenny Han. Now what? Here are five listen-a-likes for all the Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah fans.
- [Recorded Books Acquires Exclusive Audio Rights to A.G. Riddle’s Winter World and Four Other Novels](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-acquires-exclusive-audio-rights-to-a-g-riddles-winter-world-and-four-other-novels/) - Bestselling independent author has proven track record in both print and audio Landover, MD, October 9, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced an exclusive, seven-figure deal with worldwide bestselling author A.G. Riddle to publish his next five books, including Winter World, his highly anticipated new work releasing early next year. A.G. Riddle is one
- [RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Entangled Publishing](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-exclusive-audiobook-partnership-with-entangled-publishing/) - Through this agreement, the company will expand its industry-leading romance audiobook catalog with Entangled titles Landover, MD, August 31, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced an exclusive partnership with romance publisher Entangled Publishing, recently named one of Publisher Weekly’s 2021 fast-growing independent publishers. Through this agreement, the company will add audio
- [Wiley and RBmedia Announce Audiobook Publishing Partnership](https://rbmediaglobal.com/wiley-and-rbmedia-announce-audiobook-publishing-partnership/) - For Immediate Release HOBOKEN, NJ and LANDOVER, MD — November 19, 2018 — John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb) and RBmedia today announced an agreement to publish more than 650 audiobooks over the next three years. In this agreement, RBmedia will serve as the audio publisher, bringing together Wiley’s world-class content and learning experiences
- [Lightlark Listen-A-Likes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/lightlark-listen-a-likes/) - Have you closed the pages on the island of Lightlark? Did you devour the audiobook and now are on the hunt for similar books? No fear, this is the recommendations list for you. The Liar's Crown Written by: Abigail Owen Narrated by: Samara Naeymi and Luis Moreno Beauty and the Beast meets Snow White
- [Latinx Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/latinx-heritage-month/) - Every year during September 15 - October 15, the US celebrates the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society. While October 15 quickly approaches, we shine a light on our Latinx authors and narrators. Celebrate the stories of the people across the diaspora.
- [Spooky Season Listens](https://rbmediaglobal.com/spooky-season-listens/) - Vampires, witches, and things that go boo in the dark. It's that time of year again! Halloween! It's time to round up audiobooks filled with supernatural creatures, mysteries to solve, and thrillers to scare you. Fraternity Written by: Andy Mientus Narrated by: Andy Mientus, Daniel K. Isaac, and Kyle Beltran A queer, dark academia
- [A Dozen Must-Listen Audiobooks for Black History Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-dozen-must-listen-audiobooks-for-black-history-month/) - As current events inspire Americans to imagine a better, more equitable future, Black History Month celebrates the opportunity to introduce and reacquaint readers with stories that seek to get us there, souls intact. From Black “unicorns” to Malcolm X, we’ve curated a shortlist of titles that honor the diversity of Black authors, histories, and cultures.
- [RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Prestigious New Publisher Levine Querido](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-exclusive-audiobook-partnership-with-prestigious-new-publisher-levine-querido/) - Through this three-year agreement, the company will expand its award-winning 3,000-title children’s and young adult audiobook catalogue with Levine Querido titles Landover, MD, May 25, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its partnership with independent children’s publisher Levine Querido. Through this agreement, the company will add audio editions of the Levine
- [Book to Screen Adaptations](https://rbmediaglobal.com/book-to-screen-adaptations/) - Lights, camera, action! Before you grab the popcorn and hit play, listen to the audiobook versions of these bestselling stories! We have a front-row seat all ready for you... All Quiet on the Western Front Written by: Erich Maria Remarque Narrated by: Frank Muller Streaming now on Netflix, All Quiet on the Western Front is
- [Fearlessly Different](https://rbmediaglobal.com/fearlessly-different/) - Every now and again you acquire a property that makes you feel a little different. Of course, as book lovers we say we love all our babies, but come on: Sometimes it’s just work. Running the numbers, bidding, buying. Rinse and repeat. Mickey Rowe is an actor, a theatre director, a father, and a husband.
- [Andy Serkis returns to narrate The Lord of the Rings audiobooks to be published by RBmedia in North America](https://rbmediaglobal.com/andy-serkis-returns-to-narrate-the-lord-of-the-rings-audiobooks-to-be-published-by-rbmedia-in-north-america/) - J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy—featuring a fresh audio experience—is coming to listeners this September Landover, MD, July 21, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced a new audiobook edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” series, read by BAFTA-winning actor, director, and author Andy Serkis. Serkis has earned acclaim from
- [Native American Heritage Month](https://rbmediaglobal.com/native-american-heritage-month/) - This November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting our Indigenous authors and narrators. These audiobooks not only entertain audiences but immerse readers in the culture of Indigenous people. Stories of love, bravery, family, and identity—listen to these stories all year round! Shutter Written by: Ramona Emerson Narrated by: Charley Flyte This blood-chilling debut
- [RBmedia acquires Audiobooks.com to enhance its digital media distribution platform and consumer reach](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-audiobooks-com-to-enhance-its-digital-media-distribution-platform-and-consumer-reach/) - Largest audiobook publisher in the world adds subscription service to serve millions of consumers wherever their mobile devices take them Landover, MD, April 11, 2017 — RBmedia, a newly launched global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced its acquisition of Audiobooks.com, an innovator in the on-demand audiobooks sector. With
- [A new global powerhouse takes center-stage in spoken audio and digital media distribution technology](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-new-global-powerhouse-takes-center-stage-in-spoken-audio-and-digital-media-distribution-technology/) - RBmedia brings together numerous brands to deliver consumers engaging digital content – including audiobooks, educational courses, entertainment titles, and much more Landover, MD, April 11, 2017 — Today marks the launch of RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology. As both a producer and distributor of bestselling works, RBmedia
- [New Audiobook in Mega-Bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series to Be Published by Recorded Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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.
- [Book Awards Round Up](https://rbmediaglobal.com/book-awards-round-up/) - Book award season is here! We're proud to be the audiobook publisher for titles nominated for the National Book Awards, Booker Prize, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Check out these fantastic titles and authors. National Book Awards for Fiction (Longlist) National Book Award winners to be announced 11/16 Shutter Written by Ramona Emerson Narrated
- [Exclusive Cover Reveal and Author Q&A: So You Need to Decide by Beth Lapides](https://rbmediaglobal.com/exclusive-cover-reveal-and-author-qa-so-you-need-to-decide-by-beth-lapides/) - We’re beyond thrilled to reveal the cover for Recorded Books Original So You Need to Decide–coming to audio January 18, 2022! Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as the “godmother of alternative comedy,” Beth Lapides, creator of LA’s long-running UnCabaret, delivers a funny and heartfelt meditation on the power of decisions, the place
- [RBmedia’s "Nomadland" Audiobook Takes Center Stage After 2021 Academy Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedias-nomadland-audiobook-takes-center-stage-after-2021-academy-award/) - Downloads soar after the tale of migrant laborers wins three Oscars, including Best Picture Landover, MD, April 29, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced a surge in downloads of its audiobook “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century” by Jessica Bruder after the film won Academy Awards for Best
- [RBmedia and Asmodee Partner to Bring Aconyte's Novels to Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-and-asmodee-partner-to-bring-aconytes-novels-to-audio/) - Assassin’s Creed, Arkham Horror, Watch Dogs, Twilight Imperium, and more audiobooks coming soon LANDOVER, MD / NOTTINGHAM, UK • 8 SEPTEMBER 2021 — RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced an exclusive partnership with international games company Asmodee, through its publishing arm Aconyte Books. Through this multi-year agreement, the company will add
- [Best Audiobooks of 2022](https://rbmediaglobal.com/best-audiobooks-of-2022/) - 2022 has zoomed by and 2023 is knocking on our doors! Before the year wraps, let's revisit the best audiobooks of 2022—and a special mention from 2021. Maybe you'll find a new favorite before the year ends. Featured titles are available everywhere audiobooks are sold. Music Is History * Written by: Questlove Narrated by:
- [RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Lee & Low Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-exclusive-audiobook-partnership-with-lee-low-books/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced an exclusive partnership with Lee & Low Books, the largest multicultural children’s book publisher in the United States. Through this four-year agreement, the company will publish audio editions of Lee & Low Books titles for every age.
- [RBmedia Audiobook by Questlove Lands Grammy Nomination](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-audiobook-by-questlove-lands-grammy-nomination/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that one of its bestselling audiobooks and New York Times bestselling book —"MUSIC IS HISTORY,” written and narrated by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson—received a Grammy nomination in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.
- [RBmedia Expands Audiobook Partnership with Chronicle Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expands-audiobook-partnership-with-chronicle-books/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced a broad partnership with independent publisher Chronicle Books. Through this exclusive three-year agreement, the company will increase the amount of Chronicle Books audio it publishes and collaborate with Chronicle Books on a variety of titles.
- [RBmedia Expands Audiobook Partnership with Brandon Sanderson and Mainframe, LLC](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expands-audiobook-partnership-with-brandon-sanderson-and-mainframe-llc/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced an exclusive agreement with Mainframe, LLC to publish Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive novellas “Dawnshard” and “Edgedancer.”
- [A Conversation with Nick Offerman](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-conversation-with-nick-offerman/) - Nick Offerman sat down in-studio with us to talk about his admiration for Wendell Berry's work, the differences of being a narrator and an actor, and even what his in-studio essentials are, plus we learn some behind-the-scenes secrets that may include an apple. Offerman narrates Berry's latest book, The Need to Be Whole, out October
- [RBmedia expandiert mit der Übernahme des John Verlags weiter auf internationale Märkte](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expandiert-mit-der-ubernahme-des-john-verlags-weiter-auf-internationale-markte/) - Read News in English Die Marke RBmedia Verlag soll um namhafte Sachbuchtitel in deutscher Sprache ergänzt werden Landover, MD, den 5. Oktober 2022—RBmedia, der weltweit größte Hörbuchverlag, kündigte heute an, dass er den deutschsprachigen Hörbuchkatalog des John Verlags übernehmen würde, wobei seine Hörbuchmarke RBmedia Verlag um Titel ergänzt werde, die bei dieser Transaktion hinzukommen würden.
- [Interview with LIGHTLARK author Alex Aster](https://rbmediaglobal.com/interview-with-lightlark-author-alex-aster/) - #BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author, Alex Aster welcomes fans to Lightlark, an island that appears every 100 years to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for
- [Jonathan Groff interviews EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE author Ted Chapin](https://rbmediaglobal.com/jonathan-groff-interviews-everything-was-possible-author-ted-chapin/) - In 1971, college student Ted Chapin found himself front row center as a production assistant at the creation of one of the most beloved Broadway musicals, "Follies." Needing college credit to graduate on time, he kept a journal of everything he saw and heard and thus was able to document in extraordinary detail how a
- [RBmedia arrive sur le marché du livre audio francophone](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-arrive-sur-le-marche-du-livre-audio-francophone/) - RBmedia, le plus grand éditeur de livres audio au monde, annonce aujourd'hui le lancement de sa nouvelle marque française avec l'acquisition de la maison d’édition de livres audio, Les Editions Thélème.
- [RBmedia Expands Its Industry-Leading Audiobook Catalog with the Acquisition of Upfront Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expands-its-industry-leading-audiobook-catalog-with-the-acquisition-of-technology-driven-publisher-upfront-books/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Upfront Books’ audiobook publishing business and its full catalog of bestselling titles. Since 2019, Upfront Books has published timeless audiobooks in partnership with publishers, independent authors, and literary estates.
- [Recorded Books Unveils Revolutionary New RBdigital App](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-unveils-revolutionary-new-rbdigital-app/) - For the first time in the industry, library patrons can access audiobooks, magazines, and eBooks all in one easy-to-use mobile app Landover, MD, June 22, 2017 — Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the launch of RBdigital™ — bringing together libraries’ top-circulating digital media into a single mobile app. The functionality in both OneClickdigital™
- [RBmedia Announces Strong Growth Through the Third Quarter 2017](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-strong-growth-through-the-third-quarter-2017/) - Leading spoken audio and digital media platform company expands its reach and industry impact with technological advances, new exclusive content, and business growth Landover, MD, September 26, 2017 — After its debut in April of this year, RBmedia today announced continued growth and expansion across all aspects of its global spoken audio content and digital
- [RBmedia Expands Spoken Audio Leadership with Gildan Media Acquisition](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expands-spoken-audio-leadership-with-gildan-media-acquisition/) - Business and personal development audiobooks now more accessible to consumers via RBmedia’s global distribution reach Landover, MD, September 26, 2017 — RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced that it has acquired Gildan Media, a leading publisher of audiobooks for business, personal development, training, and education. “The
- [RBmedia Announces Launch of Audiobooks.com in U.K.](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-launch-of-audiobooks-com-in-u-k/) - Audiobooks.com, the second largest provider of audiobooks in North America, launched in the UK today Audiobooks.com owner, RBmedia, builds on 18 years of UK success with leading audiobook publisher W.F. Howes The service launches with a market-leading offer - two free audiobooks to new users who sign up to a new trial London: 18th October
- [A Brit of Alright: Americans’ audiobook choices prove that British accents really are more attractive](https://rbmediaglobal.com/a-brit-of-alright-americans-audiobook-choices-prove-that-british-accents-really-are-more-attractive/) - Key findings: Buying habits of Audiobook shoppers prove that British accents are favoured by American listeners according to an Audiobooks.com study Americans are almost three times as likely to buy a book read by a British narrator, and rate British voices higher on average Audiobooks.com, the second largest provider of audiobooks in North America, launches
- [RBmedia Announces Launch of Audiobooks.com in Australia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-launch-of-audiobooks-com-in-australia/) - Audiobooks.com, the second largest provider of audiobooks in North America, launched in Australia today Audiobooks.com owner, RBmedia, builds on 5 years of Australian success with leading audiobook publisher Wavesound The service launches with a market-leading offer - two free audiobooks to new users who sign up to a new trial Sydney: 18th October 2017: Audiobooks.com,
- [RBmedia Produces 19 Finalists in 2018 Audies Competition](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-produces-19-finalists-in-2018-audies-competition/) - Four RBmedia companies—Recorded Books, HighBridge Audio, Tantor Media, and Christian Audio—receive nominations in 13 different categories for the 2018 Audie Awards Landover, MD, February 6, 2018 – Four of RBmedia’s US publishing brands were honored with nominations in this year’s Audies® competition. Recorded Books, HighBridge Audio, Tantor Media, and Christian Audio received 19 nominations across
- [Recorded Books Introduces Revolutionary Unlimited Streaming Video for Libraries](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-introduces-revolutionary-unlimited-streaming-video-for-libraries/) - For the first time in the industry, libraries have an affordable way to offer patrons unlimited access to a wide array of streaming video services via the RBdigital app Landover, MD, March 14, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced streaming video on the RBdigital™ app—with unlimited usage for seven days for patrons through an
- [Recorded Books Takes RBdigital to a New Level—with More Than 10 Content Services All in One App](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-takes-rbdigital-to-a-new-level-with-more-than-10-content-services-all-in-one-app/) - With RBdigital, library patrons can access the broadest array of content services available in the industry all from a single app Landover, MD, March 14, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the enhanced RBdigital™ app, which allows library patrons to access more than 10 different types of content all from one source. “We’re proud
- [RBmedia Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Independent Publisher of Award-Winning Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-strengthens-its-position-as-a-leading-independent-publisher-of-award-winning-audiobooks/) - RBmedia brands Recorded Books, HighBridge Audio, and Tantor Media win awards in 2018 Audies and Boston Globe–Horn Book competitions Landover, MD, June 6, 2018—RBmedia’s content brands were recognized with top awards and honors in this year’s Audie Awards® and Boston Globe–Horn Book competitions. Recorded Books, HighBridge Audio, and Tantor Media produced five winners and two honorees. The awards
- [Recorded Books Adds The Great Courses to Its Unlimited Streaming Video Service—Which Saves Libraries as Much as 75%](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-adds-the-great-courses-to-its-unlimited-streaming-video-service-which-saves-libraries-as-much-as-75/) - Now, patrons can access The Great Courses Library Collection exclusively via the RBdigital app—without breaking library budgets Landover, MD, June 22, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced that The Great Courses Library Collection will soon be available exclusively on the RBdigital™ app. For the first time in the industry, libraries have an affordable way
- [KKR to Acquire RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/kkr-to-acquire-rbmedia/) - LANDOVER, Md. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, and RBmedia, a leading digital audiobook and related spoken content producer, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which KKR will acquire RBmedia from Shamrock Capital. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. READ MORE
- [Recorded Books Adds Hundreds of Marvel Comic Collections and Graphic Novels to RBdigital](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books-adds-hundreds-of-marvel-comic-collections-and-graphic-novels-to-rbdigital/) - Library patrons can now access 350 Marvel comic collections and graphic novels via the RBdigital app Landover, MD, August 20, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the addition of hundreds of Marvel titles to the RBdigital™ app—which provides library patrons access to the broadest array of content services (10+) available in the industry all
- [RBmedia Achieves Record-Breaking Growth in 2018](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-achieves-record-breaking-growth-in-2018/) - All facets of the business, from publishing to digital media platforms, achieved new heights Landover, MD, February 28, 2019—RBmedia, a leading spoken audio and digital media platform company, today announced a strong finish to 2018 with double digit revenue growth and a record number of new titles released across its publishing brands. Customer adoption
- [Harvard Business Review Press and RBmedia Announce Exclusive Audiobook Publishing Partnership](https://rbmediaglobal.com/harvard-business-review-press-and-rbmedia-announce-exclusive-audiobook-publishing-partnership/) - Over 120 titles from HBR Press to be published as audiobooks over the next three years Landover, MD—April 9, 2019—Harvard Business Review Press, one of the world’s leading business book publishers, and RBmedia today announced an exclusive agreement to publish at least 120 audiobooks over the next three years. The partnership brings together Harvard
- [RBdigital Expands Unlimited Video Offering with Health and Wellness Content and Live Programming](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbdigital-expands-unlimited-video-offering-with-health-and-wellness-content-and-live-programming/) - Learn It Live now on the RBdigital platform which offers the broadest array of content types available to library patrons and students in a single app Landover, MD, April 15, 2019—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the addition of Learn It Live to the RBdigital platform. Learn it Live anchors a new health
- [Alberta Municipal Affairs Launches RBdigital Audiobooks in Libraries Province-Wide](https://rbmediaglobal.com/alberta-municipal-affairs-launches-rbdigital-audiobooks-in-libraries-province-wide/) - Residents of Alberta, Canada now have unlimited access to many thousands of audiobook titles on the RBdigital app Landover, MD—April 24, 2019—The Alberta Municipal Affairs Public Library Services Branch has added the RBdigital Audiobooks collection to its province-wide offering. In addition to popular magazines from RBdigital, Alberta residents now have unlimited access to many
- [Leading Audiobook Publisher Establishes New Politics and Policy Imprint, Kalorama Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/leading-audiobook-publisher-establishes-new-politics-and-policy-imprint-kalorama-audio/) - DC-area based RBmedia to accelerate publishing of politics and policy audiobooks under a new imprint amid growth in audio Landover, MD, July 23, 2019—RBmedia, the largest independent audiobook producer in the world, today announced a new imprint, Kalorama Audio, which will publish audiobooks and other digital audio content, including audio originals and podcasts, focused
- [All-You-Can-Read Digital Newspapers Now Available in the RBdigital App and Platform](https://rbmediaglobal.com/all-you-can-read-digital-newspapers-now-available-in-the-rbdigital-app-and-platform/) - Through an exclusive partnership with PressReader, library patrons can now access over 2,500 leading newspapers in RBdigital Landover, MD, October 8, 2019—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the availability of unlimited access newspapers in its RBdigital app and platform. In partnership with PressReader, RBdigital provides libraries unlimited access to more than 2,500 of
- [Princeton University Press and RBmedia Announce Exclusive Audiobook Publishing Partnership](https://rbmediaglobal.com/princeton-university-press-and-rbmedia-announce-exclusive-audiobook-publishing-partnership/) - Over 120 titles from Princeton University Press to be published as audiobooks over the next three years Landover, MD, October 15, 2019—Princeton University Press and RBmedia today announced an exclusive licensing agreement to publish over 120 audiobooks in the next three years. The collaboration brings together Princeton University Press’ world-class content and RBmedia’s position
- [RBmedia Announces New ChristianAudio Publisher](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-announces-new-christianaudio-publisher/) - RBmedia appoints Megan Dobson as the new publisher for its ChristianAudio brand Landover, MD, December 17, 2019—RBmedia, the largest independent audiobook producer in the world, is pleased to announce that Megan Dobson has joined its ChristianAudio brand as the new publisher. In her new role, Megan will acquire all content for ChristianAudio, manage relationships
- [RBmedia Continues Momentum with Record-Breaking Growth in 2019](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-continues-momentum-with-record-breaking-growth-in-2019/) - From content publishing to digital media platforms, all facets of the business achieved new heights Landover, MD, January 30, 2020—RBmedia, a leading spoken audio and digital media platform company, today announced a strong close to 2019 with a record number of new titles released across its publishing brands, a number of notable exclusive partnerships,
- [RBmedia Acquires Leading Producer of Dramatized Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-leading-producer-of-dramatized-audiobooks/) - GraphicAudio acquisition supports the company’s expansion into full cast dramatizations with sound effects, music, and more Landover, MD, March 10, 2020—RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced the acquisition of GraphicAudio, a leading producer of dramatized audio content featuring a full cast of actors, sound effects,
- [RBmedia Acquires Audio Production Organization Specializing in Products for the Blind](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-audio-production-organization-specializing-in-products-for-the-blind/) - Potomac Talking Book Services acquisition furthers the company’s commitment to providing services for people with differing abilities March 19, 2020, Landover, MD—RBmedia, a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology, today announced the acquisition of Potomac Talking Book Services (PTBS), an audiobook production organization specializing in services for the blind
- [cloudLibrary partners with RBmedia to add Recorded Books, Graphic Audio, and W.F. Howes to digital collection](https://rbmediaglobal.com/cloudlibrary-partners-with-rbmedia-to-add-recorded-books-graphic-audio-and-w-f-howes-to-digital-collection/) - Oakdale, MN – July 1, 2020—Today, bibliotheca announced that it is adding the entire audiobook collection from RBmedia’s top publishing brands to the 1.5 million titles already available to cloudLibrary content customers…. LEARN MORE
- [hoopla digital Adds Expanded Content Catalogs from Recorded Books, Graphic Audio, more--to Audiobook Collection](https://rbmediaglobal.com/hoopla-digital-adds-expanded-content-catalogs-from-recorded-books-graphic-audio-more-to-audiobook-collection/) - HOLLAND, Ohio, July 1, 2020 -- hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, today announced an expanded deal with RBmedia to bring a vast catalog of titles from the leading independent audiobook publisher to hoopla's dynamic collection. READ MORE
- [OverDrive to Acquire RBdigital from RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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
- [LMBPN® Publishing Announces a Multi-Division Audio Licensing Agreement with RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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
- [RBmedia® Announces a Landmark Original Audiobook Production: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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
- [Blackstone Publishing to Manufacture, Sell, and Distribute Audiobook CDs Published by Recorded Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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
- [Inside the studio: Andy Serkis](https://rbmediaglobal.com/inside-the-studio-andy-serkis/) - Go inside the studio with Andy Serkis as he recorded The Hobbit—audiobook releases September 21 and is available to preorder now!
- [Dolly Parton, Songteller](https://rbmediaglobal.com/dolly-parton-songteller/) - Dolly Parton, Songteller is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, Dolly Parton, Songteller explores the songs—and the stories behind them—that have defined her journey. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights nearly 100 of her
- [Author Q&A: Ben Dolnick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/author-qa-ben-dolnick/) - (Photo Credit: Todd Heisler) In The Wolf's Mother Speaks, Ben Dolnick takes listeners on an unforgettable, hauntingly funny journey alongside a mother whose love takes many forms. A mother (Joyce) finds out a secret about her estranged adult son, namely that he regularly turns completely into a wolf. No, not a werewolf half-man half-wolf creature, but a
- [The Hobbit is here!](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-hobbit-is-here/) - Andy Serkis' reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is now available! You can order the audiobook here.
- [Jolene - Dolly Parton](https://rbmediaglobal.com/jolene-dolly-parton/) - Find out how the song “Jolene” came to be directly from Dolly Parton herself. An excerpt from Dolly Parton, Songteller—out on audio November 17, 2020. Preorder here
- [Q&A: Shelly Tygielski on Self-Care for Turbulent Times](https://rbmediaglobal.com/qa-shelly-tygielski-on-self-care-for-turbulent-times/) - "Self-Care for Turbulent Times" is part 1 of 4 in Shelly Tygielski's new workshop series. Narrated by the author, this workshop will provide you with a practical roadmap to apply main pillars of self-care and community care in your life, relieving stress, cultivating resilience and creating space for peace even in the most unprecedented and difficult times.
- [Author Q&A: Chad Corrie](https://rbmediaglobal.com/author-qa-chad-corrie/) - The Wizard King Trilogy | Book One, After nearly eight centuries, the last wizard king seeks a return to Tralodren. But doing so requires the manipulation of a band of mercenaries oblivious to his goals. The gladiator sold his soul for revenge. The knight’s a bigot. The dwarf only cares about regaining his honor. Even the wizardess seems too bookish for anyone’s good. But they’ve all been hired by a blind seer and his assistant to retrieve some forgotten knowledge long hidden away in a jungle-strangled ruin.
- [Q&A: Shelly Tygielski on Self-Care and Mindful Resilience for First-Responders](https://rbmediaglobal.com/qa-shelly-tygielski-on-self-care-and-mindful-resilience-for-first-responders/) - Created for healthcare workers, paramedics, police, and firefighters, "Self-Care and Mindful Resilience for First Responders" consists of eight distinct modules that introduce and teach mindfulness, insight, compassion, guided imagery, and breath work. The goal of compassion-based training is to ensure that first responders limit their exposure to trauma, fatigue, and burnout. This course provides them with tools to combat these potential outcomes of prolonged work in their environment, and it can help them recenter and balance if they are in the midst of experiencing these reactions.
- [RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate Key Literary Awards and Bestseller Lists](https://rbmediaglobal.com/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 and Audiobooks.com Drive Record Growth in 2020](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-and-audiobooks-com-drive-record-growth-in-2020/) - Downloads soar as millions of fans turn to the audiobook series after getting hooked on the first season of the viral Netflix show Landover, MD, January 21, 2021
- [RBmedia Acquires Booka’s Audiobook Publishing Business to Expand Spanish-Language Offering](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-bookas-audiobook-publishing-business-to-expand-spanish-language-offering/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced the acquisition of Booka’s audiobook publishing business and its full catalog of Spanish language titles. Booka, a leading audiobook producer in Spain, will retain its professional services audio production business. Since 2014, Booka has produced top-quality Spanish-language audiobooks…
- [RBmedia Adquiere el Negocio de Publicación de Audiolibros de Booka para Expandir la Oferta en Español](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-adquiere-el-negocio-de-publicacion-de-audiolibros-de-booka-para-expandir-la-oferta-en-espanol/) - Read News in English Landover, MD, Feb. 11, 2021— RBmedia, el mayor productor de audiolibros del mundo, anunció hoy la adquisición del negocio de publicación de audiolibros de Booka y su catálogo completo de títulos en español. Booka, productor líder de audiolibros en España, mantendrá su negocio de producción de audio de servicios profesionales. Desde
- [RBmedia Expands Christian Audio Offering with Three Exclusive Publishing Deals](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-expands-christian-audio-offering-with-three-exclusive-publishing-deals/) - Industry veteran Mark Warner appointed publisher Landover, MD, March 2, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced exclusive partnerships between its Christian Audio brand and three leading Christian publishers. In addition, RBmedia has welcomed Mark Warner as the new Christian Audio publisher. Publishing Deals Christian Audio continues growth of its audiobook catalog
- [Chad Corrie Interview for Trial of the Wizard King](https://rbmediaglobal.com/chad-corrie-interview-for-trial-of-the-wizard-king/) - (photo credit Joey Corrie) Trial of the Wizard King The Wizard King Trilogy | Book Two Narrated by Victor Bevine Audiobook On Sale 3.16.21 | Preorder now The wizard king has returned. The mercenaries have scattered. Cadrith Elanis has returned to Tralodren, picking up where he left off centuries before. And while Cadrissa
- [RBmedia Presenta Nueva Marca de Audio en Español, BookaVivo](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-presenta-nueva-marca/) - RBmedia, el mayor productor de audiolibros del mundo, presentó hoy su nueva marca de audio en español, BookaVivo. La nueva marca albergará el negocio de publicación de audiolibros Bookarecientemente adquirido por RBmedia y todos los nuevos títulos en español producidos por RBmedia en el futuro. La oportunidad de los audiolibros en el mercado de habla hispana se está expandiendo a una velocidad récord. Según un estudio reciente de Dosdoce, entre 2017 y 2019, el crecimiento de las ventas en ese mercado aumentó más del doble.
- [RBmedia Launches New Spanish-Language Audio Brand, BookaVivo](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-launches-new-spanish-language-audio-brand-bookavivo/) - Leer noticias en español (Image Credit: Spencer McPherson) International journalist and author Roseann Lake appointed publisher Landover, MD, March 16, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today unveiled its new Spanish-language audio brand, BookaVivo. The new brand will be home to RBmedia’s recently acquired Booka audiobook publishing business and all new Spanish-language
- [RBmedia Claims 2021 Audie Award](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-claims-2021-audie-award/) - Fire in Paradise wins best nonfiction audiobook Landover, MD, March 25, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that its audiobook Fire in Paradise, written by Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano and narrated by T. Ryder Smith, has won the 2021 Audie Award for Nonfiction. Produced by RBmedia’s flagship publishing brand, Recorded
- [RBmedia Acquires McGraw Hill Professional Audiobook Publishing Business](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-acquires-mcgraw-hill-professional-audiobook-publishing-business/) - RBmedia to also publish new McGraw Hill business audiobook titles as part of an exclusive, long-term agreement Landover, MD, May 11, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced the acquisition of McGraw Hill Professional’s audiobook publishing business, which includes its catalog of previously published titles, as well as a multi-year agreement
- [Bridgerton Star to Voice RBmedia Audiobook from Award-Winning Writer Tina Andrews](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bridgerton-star-to-voice-rbmedia-audiobook-from-award-winning-writer-tina-andrews/) - RBmedia’s production of “Charlotte Sophia” will be narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Bridgerton’s Lady Danbury Landover, MD, June 14, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its audiobook production of “Charlotte Sophia: Myth, Madness and the Moor”—written by award-winning writer Tina Andrews and narrated by “Bridgerton” actress Adjoa Andoh. Produced by Recorded Books,
- [RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate 2021 Pulitzer Prize Awards](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-audiobooks-dominate-2021-pulitzer-prize-awards/) - Top audio publisher gives voice to three of four winners in the Books category Landover, MD, June 17, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that its audiobooks represent three-quarters of the titles awarded the prestigious 2021 Pulitzer Prize for books. “Franchise” by Marcia Chatelain won the 2021 Pulitzer for History, “The
- [Tina Andrews, Adjoa Andoh, and Charisse Jones talk "Charlotte Sophia"](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tina-andrews-adjoa-andoh-and-charisse-jones-talk-charlotte-sophia/) - Award-winning writer Tina Andrews talks about her audiobook "Charlotte Sophia" with the narrator Adjoa Andoh and USA Today correspondent Charisse Jones. TINA ANDREWS Tina Andrews is the NAACP Award-winning author of Sally Hemings An American Scandal; and the Writers Guild of America and NAACP Award-winning screenwriter and Executive producer of the CBS 4-hour
- [Octavia Butler Adaptation News](https://rbmediaglobal.com/octavia-butler-adaptation-news/) - An opera written by acclaimed musician Toshi Reagon and composer Bernice Johnson Reagon—and based on Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents—has a big production at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in DC, one of the best known mid-sized theatres in the country and “the hottest theater company in town” (Washington Post). The
- [Leading Audiobook Publisher Launches New Business Audio Brand, Ascent Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/leading-audiobook-publisher-launches-new-business-audio-brand-ascent-audio/) - RBmedia offers the largest catalog of business audiobooks in the industry Landover, MD, August 3, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today unveiled its new business audio brand, Ascent Audio. The brand offers the world’s largest business audiobook catalog encompassing all of the major categories in business education. The new Ascent Audio is
- [The 2021 National Book Awards Longlist: Young People’s Literature](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-2021-national-book-awards-longlist-young-peoples-literature/) - The National Book Foundation released their longlist for Young People’s Literature this week and three RBmedia titles are contenders: A SNAKE FALLS TO EARTH by Darcie Little Badger – A unique, contemporary fantasy with supernatural elements that tells an evocative tale through the intertwining lives of a human teen Lipan Apache girl from Texas and
- [RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate 2021 Christy Awards](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-audiobooks-dominate-2021-christy-awards/) - The Christy Awards 2021 winners were just announced and RBmedia is the audio publisher for six of the ten winners, including The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox, which won in two categories. Book of the Year - Winner The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox Contemporary Romance - Winner Stay with Me
- [Listen Before You Watch](https://rbmediaglobal.com/listen-before-you-watch/) - Want to be among the first to preview these highly anticipated movie and TV book adaptations? Recorded Books has your front-row ticket! Listen to the audiobook versions of these bestselling stories before they hit the screen. Plus, browse our featured titles for even more bingeworthy audio content. REDEEMING LOVE Written by Francine Rivers Narrated
- [RBmedia Produces Audio for Reese’s October Book Club Pick](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-produces-audio-for-reeses-october-book-club-pick/) - “Sankofa” joins three other company titles on prestigious reading list Landover, MD, October 5, 2021—RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that it is proud to be the audiobook producer of “Sankofa,” which was named as Reese’s Book Club pick for the month of October. Reese’s Book Club has become an industry
- [RBmedia Signs Audiobook Deal with Award-Winning Author and TikTok Star Alex Aster](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-signs-audiobook-deal-with-award-winning-author-and-tiktok-star-alex-aster/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it has acquired the exclusive audio rights for “Lightlark,” the debut young adult fantasy novel from author and TikTok sensation Alex Aster.
- [RBmedia Closes a Record-Breaking 2021](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-closes-a-record-breaking-2021/) - RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced record-breaking 2021 performance, including entering new markets, publishing more titles than ever before, and producing audiobooks for numerous bestsellers and award winners. RBmedia Expansion Highlights In 2021, RBmedia drove rapid business growth in key strategic business areas...
- [RBmedia steigt in den Markt für deutschsprachige Hörbücher ein](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-steigt-in-den-markt-fur-deutschsprachige-horbucher-ein/) - Der größte Hörbuchproduzent der Welt, RBmedia, kündigte heute mit seiner neuen Hörbuchmarke RBmedia Verlag seinen Eintritt in den deutschsprachigen Markt für Audiobooks an. In Verbindung hiermit gab RBmedia die Übernahme des deutschen Hörbuchverlags ABOD bekannt, welcher die neue Marke mit führenden Titeln beliefern wird. ABOD wurde 2012 gegründet und produziert relevante Audiobook-Titel von deutschen Verlagen im Sachbuchsegment, vor allem auf den Gebieten der Politik und Wirtschaft.
- [RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate 2022 Pulitzers](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-audiobooks-dominate-2022-pulitzers/) - Landover, MD, May 17, 2022—RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobooks represent six of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists—more than the five major trade audio publishing houses combined. “Covered with Night” by Nicole Eustace won the 2022 Pulitzer for history; “Until Justice Be Done” by Kate Masur was a finalist in the history category; “Monkey Boy” by Francisco Goldman was a finalist in the fiction category; “The Doctors Blackwell” by Janice P. Nimura and “Pessoa” by Richard Zenith were finalists in the biography category; and “The Family Roe” by Joshua Prager was a finalist in the nonfiction category.
- [The Best Audiobooks of 2021](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-best-audiobooks-of-2021/) - 2021 has been a first-rate year for audiobooks, which made it even harder to choose our favorites. But here are our top 20 picks for this year's best listening experiences, from Gabaldon and Questlove to LOTR and ACOTAR. Browse The 20 Best Audiobooks of 2021
- [Behind-the-Mic with Davina Porter, the Voice of Outlander](https://rbmediaglobal.com/behind-the-mic-with-davina-porter-the-voice-of-outlander/) - This year marks the 30th anniversary of Outlander. Just as Davina Porter recorded the first book all those years ago, she continues to bring Diana Gabaldon’s epic series to life with the newest novel, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. In this five-part Q&A video series, Davina Porter answers questions about narrating the
- [31 Audiobooks of Halloween](https://rbmediaglobal.com/31-audiobooks-of-halloween/) - Count down to Halloween with a scary story for every day in October. Listen to cute and kooky tales that will thrill the littles with just a tiny fright — or horror stories that will keep the adults awake all night. Whether you’re looking for mummies, monsters, devils, or demons, we have an audiobook for
- [Inside the Studio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/inside-the-studio/) - There’s just something awesome about getting to see what goes on behind the scenes—it’s like a glimpse of The Wizard of Oz behind the curtain. For audiobook fans, it’s especially rare to get to see a narrator at work in the studio, when normally they’re limited to only hearing the actor’s voice. Well, here’s your
- [Inside the Studio: Andy Serkis as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings](https://rbmediaglobal.com/inside-the-studio-andy-serkis-as-gollum-in-the-lord-of-the-rings/) - Award-winning actor Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) returns to Middle-earth this September in the brand new unabridged audiobook of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. In this excerpt, he reprises his role as Gollum. The new unabridged audiobook of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings will be released in

## Pages

- [Home](https://rbmediaglobal.com/) - RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With more than 90,000 titles, our catalog is the largest collection of audiobooks in the industry.
- [Company](https://rbmediaglobal.com/company/) - RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. We create 9,000+ new titles every year—more than other top audiobook publishers combined.
- [Audiobooks Search](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobooks/search/)
- [Distribution](https://rbmediaglobal.com/distribution/) - RBmedia titles are distributed to millions around the globe on Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, OverDrive, Hoopla, and more leading audio platforms.
- [Tantor](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tantor/) - Recorded Books is RBmedia’s flagship audio brand for premium titles by bestselling authors like Danielle Steel, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jeff Kinney, and Charlaine Harris.
- [Christian Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/christian-audio/) - Christian Audio is the leading audio publisher in the Christian market for audio bibles and top-quality audiobooks that inspire, inform, and transform the faith-based life.
- [RBmedia Verlag](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-verlag-en/) - RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbücher München.
- [RBmedia Éditions Thélème](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-editions-theleme-en/) - Éditions Thélème publishes French-language audiobooks in the areas of classic and contemporary literature.
- [BookaVivo](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bookavivo-en/) - BookaVivo is the Spanish-language brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. The brand publishes Spanish-language audiobooks in a vast array of categories, including global bestsellers, self-help, romance/audionovelas, business, and religion.
- [RBmedia Verlag - Deutsch](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-verlag/) - Der RBmedia Verlag publiziert deutschsprachige Audiobooks unter seiner Sachbuchverlagsmarke ABOD und seiner Belletristikverlagsmarke Hörbücher München.
- [RBmedia Éditions Thélème - Français](https://rbmediaglobal.com/rbmedia-editions-theleme/) - Les Éditions Thélème publient des livres audio en langue française dans les domaines de la littérature classique et contemporaine.
- [BookaVivo - Español](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bookavivo/) - BookaVivo es la marca en español de RBmedia, la mayor editorial de audiolibros del mundo. La marca publica audiolibros en español en una vasta gama de categorías, las cuales incluyen bestsellers a nivel mundial, autoayuda, romance / audionovelas, empresariales y religión.
- [Wavesound](https://rbmediaglobal.com/wavesound/) - Wavesound publishes some of Australia’s bestselling audiobooks and works closely with leading authors to consistently deliver exciting titles in a broad range of genres.
- [Ascent Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/ascent-audio/) - Ascent Audio is RBmedia’s audio brand for business titles by bestselling authors like Jon Gordon, Grant Cardone, Michael Watkins, Jeb Blount, and Brian Tracy.
- [HighBridge](https://rbmediaglobal.com/highbridge/) - HighBridge is a leading spoken-word audio publisher of New York Times bestsellers, up-market fiction and nonfiction, bookseller classics, Academy Award winners, and more.
- [Recorded Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/recorded-books/) - Recorded Books is RBmedia’s flagship audio brand for premium titles by bestselling authors like Danielle Steel, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jeff Kinney, and Charlaine Harris.
- [W. F. Howes](https://rbmediaglobal.com/w-f-howes/) - W. F. Howes is the UK’s leading audiobook publisher and an international publishing brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.
- [Kalorama Audio](https://rbmediaglobal.com/kalorama-audio/) - Kalorama Audio, an imprint of RBmedia, publishes audiobooks, podcasts, audio originals, and other digital audio content focused on politics and policy.
- [Contact](https://rbmediaglobal.com/contact/) - Here’s how to get in touch with the team at RBmedia to learn more about our audiobook brands, distribution network, and partnering with us.
- [Audiobook Author Hub](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook-author/)
- [Why RBmedia](https://rbmediaglobal.com/why-rbmedia/) - Join bestselling and award-winning authors Danielle Steel, Diana Gabaldon, Francine Rivers, William Kent Krueger, Jeff Kinney, Sarah J. Maas, and many more.
- [Audio Brands](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audio-brands/) - Recorded Books | Tantor | Dreamscape | HighBridge | Christian Audio | Ascent Audio | GraphicAudio | Kalorama Audio | W. F. Howes | Wavesound | Bookavivo | Éditions Thélème | RBmedia Verlag
- [RBmedia Audiobook](https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/) - RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With more than 60,000 titles, our catalog is the largest collection of audiobooks in the industry.
- [Ascent Audio Development](https://rbmediaglobal.com/ascent-audio-dev/) - Ascent Audio is RBmedia’s audio brand for business titles by bestselling authors like Jon Gordon, Grant Cardone, Michael Watkins, Jeb Blount, and Brian Tracy.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rbmediaglobal.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy PolicyEffective as of 3/16/23This Privacy Policy describes how Recorded Books, Inc. ("we", “us” or "our") processes personal information that we collect through our digital or online properties or services that link to this Privacy Policy (including as applicable, our website, platform, mobile application, social media pages, marketing activities, live events and other activities described
- [The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-trilogy/) - A compilation of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy, published by Recorded Books.
- [The Lord of the Rings](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-lord-of-the-rings/) - Continuing the story begun in “The Hobbit,” Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy—“The Fellowship of the Ring,” The Two Towers,” and “The Return of the King”—tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings.
- [BookaVivo - Development](https://rbmediaglobal.com/bookavivo-en-dev/) - BookaVivo is the Spanish-language brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. The brand publishes Spanish-language audiobooks in a vast array of categories, including global bestsellers, self-help, romance/audionovelas, business, and religion.
- [Why RBmedia - Development](https://rbmediaglobal.com/why-rbmedia-dev/) - Join bestselling and award-winning authors Danielle Steel, Diana Gabaldon, Francine Rivers, William Kent Krueger, Jeff Kinney, Sarah J. Maas, and many more.
- [Cookie Notice](https://rbmediaglobal.com/cookie-notice/) - Cookie NoticeThis Cookie Notice explains how Recorded Books, Inc. ("we", “us” or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with the www.rbmediaglobal.com website and any other website that we own or control and which posts or links to this Cookie Notice (collectively, the “Sites”). For more information about how we collect, use and share
- [Octavia E. Butler Audiobooks](https://rbmediaglobal.com/octavia-e-butler-audiobooks/) - A compilation of Octavia E. Butler's audiobooks published by RBmedia.
- [The New Frontier](https://rbmediaglobal.com/the-new-frontier/) - The New Frontier is a brand-new series set in the bestselling Trackers universe by Nicholas Sansbury Smith. For readers of Trackers, this spin-off written with Anthony J. Melchiorri takes place two years after the end of Trackers 4.
- [Contactez](https://rbmediaglobal.com/contact-french/) - RBmedia est le plus grand éditeur de livres audio au monde. Avec plus de 60 000 titres exclusifs, nos livres audio dominent continuellement les principaux prix littéraires et les listes de best-sellers.
- [Contactar](https://rbmediaglobal.com/contactar/) - Here’s how to get in touch with the team at RBmedia to learn more about our audiobook catalog, distribution network, and partnering with us.
- [Kontakt](https://rbmediaglobal.com/kontakt/) - Here’s how to get in touch with the team at RBmedia to learn more about our audiobook catalog, distribution network, and partnering with us.
- [Blog](https://rbmediaglobal.com/blog/) - The official blog of RBmedia. Discover new titles, learn more about our authors and narrators, find out about key literary awards and bestsellers, and read our rave reviews.

## Categories

- [News](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/news/)
- [Blog](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/blog/)
- [Spanish-Version](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/spanish-version/)
- [German-Version](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/german-version/)
- [French-Version](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/french-version/)
- [Éditions Thélème](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/news/editions-theleme/)
- [International News](https://rbmediaglobal.com/category/international-news/)

## Tags

- [Recorded Books](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tag/recorded-books/)
- [News & Events](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tag/news-events/)
- [blog](https://rbmediaglobal.com/tag/blog/)