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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.

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Publishing Imprints

RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbüch München.

ABOD

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 Sarah Wagenknecht, Jack Nasher, Wolfgang Kubicki, Gerd Kommer, and Arnold Schwarzeneggar.

Hörbuch München

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

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.

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Hörbüch München

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How We Distribute

We have the broadest distribution network in the business. Our key partnerships with all major digital distribution outlets mean RBmedia Verlag’s premier audiobooks reach
everyone… everywhere.

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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…

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Posted on January 23, 2023

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.

Posted on January 5, 2023

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.

Posted on December 13, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • Sarah 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 Sarah 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.
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RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With over 60,000 exclusive titles, our audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists. The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, Spotify, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more.

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