



Éditions Thélème is a leading publisher of French-language audiobooks
French-Language Audiobooks
Éditions Thélème is part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, and publishes French-language audiobooks in the areas of classic and contemporary literature.
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Top International Audiobook News
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…
Les Éditions Thélème acquièrent les droits audio du livre Invincible d’Olivier 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…
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…
Other RBmedia News
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.
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.
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.
Digital Retailers
As an RBmedia audio brand, the Éditions Thélème distribution network includes every leading digital retailer in the business and reaches millions of listeners around the globe.
Library & School Platforms
Our key partnerships with all of the leading library platforms make it easier than ever for libraries to build, manage, and share a collection of popular digital content with their patrons.
Authors & Agents
We know what it takes to make a great audiobook recording. And you’ll be in great company with thousands of bestselling authors who have chosen RBmedia as their audiobook partner.


- Marcel Proust
- Victor Hugo
- Plato
- Jane Austen
- Emily Bronté
- Hermann Hesse
- Gustave Flaubert
- Alexandre Dumas
- Danielle Steel
- Pierce Brown
- C. J. Box
- William Kent Krueger
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Brandon Sanderson
- Diana Gabaldon
- Christine Feehan
- Joanne Fluke
- Donna Leon
- Jeff Kinney
- Dannika Dark
- Jude Deveraux
- Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
- Kristan Higgins
- Alison Weir
- Anne Perry
- James S. A. Corey
- Alexander McCall Smith
- Robyn Carr
- Charlaine Harris
- Linda Lael Miller
- Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Sabrina Jeffries
- Fern Michaels
- Laurie R. King
- Francine Rivers
- David Ignatius
- Carl Weber
- Benedict Jacka
- And many more
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Éditions Thélème at a Glance
Éditions Thélème is a leading publisher of French-language audiobooks and part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.


- Founded in 1990, Éditions Thélème specializes in publishing French-language audiobooks in the areas of classic and contemporary literature from past and present authors.
- Notable titles include In Search of Lost Time, Les Misérables, Steppenwolf, Sentimental Education, and The Three Musketeers
- Notable authors include Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo, Plato, Jane Austen, Emily Bronté, Hermann Hesse, Gustave Flaubert, and Alexandre Dumas