RBmedia Verlag is a leading publisher of German-language audiobooks
German-Language Audiobooks
RBmedia Verlag is part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, and publishes German-language audiobooks in the areas of fiction and nonfiction.
Publishing Imprints
RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbüch München.
ABOD, founded in 2012, produces top nonfiction titles from major German publishing houses. Key content areas include global bestsellers in the business, politics, and self-help genres. Leading authors include Sahra Wagenknecht, Jack Nasher, Wolfgang Kubicki, Gerd Kommer, and Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
Hörbuch München publishes German-language fiction titles, including global bestsellers in the mystery and thrillers, science fiction, and romance genres. Notable authors include Samantha Downing, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Catriona Ward, and Kaspar Panizza.
John Verlag, founded in 2006, publishes predominantly nonfiction audiobooks in the politics, investigative journalism, business, biographies, and advice genres. Its catalog of well-known authors includes Robert Marc Lehmann, Martin Sonneborn, Robin Alexander, and world star Elton John.
How We Distribute
RBmedia has the broadest distribution network in the business. Our key partnerships with all major digital distribution outlets mean our premier audiobooks reach
everyone... everywhere.
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Top International Audiobook News
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…
W. F. Howes publishes audiobook memoir for The Yorkshire Vet’s 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,…
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…
Other RBmedia News
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.
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.
RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick
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.
Digital Retailers
As an RBmedia audio brand, the RBmedia Verlag 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.
- Sahra Wagenknecht
- Jack Nasher
- Wolfgang Kubicki
- Gerd Kommer
- Arnold Schwarzeneggar
- Samantha Downing
- Vince Flynn
- Brad Thor
- Catriona Ward
- Kaspar Panizza
- Robert Marc Lehmann
- Martin Sonneborn
- Robin Alexander
- Elton John
- 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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RBmedia Verlag at a Glance
RBmedia Verlag is a leading publisher of German-language audiobooks and part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world. RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbüch München.
- ABOD, founded in 2012, produces top nonfiction titles from major German publishing houses. Key content areas include global bestsellers in the business, politics, and self-help genres.
- Hörbüch München publishes German-language fiction titles, including global bestsellers in the mystery and thrillers, science fiction, and romance genres.
- John Verlag, founded in 2006, publishes predominantly nonfiction audiobooks in the politics, investigative journalism, business, biographies, and advice genres.
- Notable authors include Sahra Wagenknecht, Jack Nasher, Wolfgang Kubicki, Gerd Kommer, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Samantha Downing, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Catriona Ward, Kaspar Panizza, Robert Marc Lehmann, Martin Sonneborn, Robin Alexander, and Elton John.