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The UK’s leading audiobook publisher

25 Years of Audiobook Excellence in the UK

W. F. Howes is the UK’s leading audiobook publisher and an international publishing brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. The brand distributes its catalog of thousands of titles—including bestsellers, award-winners, and originals—through all leading consumer and library vendors.

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1. Follow the GET BONUS MATERIALS link below and search for the title
2. In the search results, click the title to visit the audiobook landing page
3. Access the PDF via the Download Bonus Material link under Downloads
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Publishing Imprints

The brand publishes audiobooks under a number of imprints, including W. F. Howes, Quest, Ukemi Audiobooks, and Dharma Audiobooks.

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Established for over 25 years, W. F. Howes has a wealth of history and experience in working with some of the world’s bestselling and most prestigious authors. We distribute our audio catalog of thousands of titles through all leading retailers and library platforms.

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Quest is a leader in ‘Digital First’ audio publishing, featuring audiobooks of the most popular eBook titles from both traditional and independent authors. Started over 5 years ago, Quest is home to bestselling authors, including Mark Dawson, Nick Louth, David Blake, Kerry Barnes, and V. E. Schwab.

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Ukemi Audiobooks produces previously unavailable fiction and nonfiction classics, ranging from ancient Greek, Roman, and Latin texts to 20th-century classics. Dharma Audiobooks, a sub-imprint under Ukemi, specializes in Buddhist recordings and features some of the leading teachers and writers.

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

Posted on May 22, 2025

Nos livres audio sélectionnés 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…

Posted on April 17, 2025

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…

Posted on March 25, 2025

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…

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Posted on May 21, 2025

RBmedia Publishes Audio for Bestselling Author Devney Perry’s 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.

Posted on May 15, 2025

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.

Posted on May 1, 2025

International Bestselling Author Freida McFadden’s 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.

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Digital Retailers

As an RBmedia audio brand, the W. F. Howes 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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For libraries looking for audiobooks on CD

Ulverscroft Group manufacture, sell, and distribute audiobook CDs published by
W. F. Howes. Libraries can order CDs and replacements here.

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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.

  • Marian Keyes
  • Julia Quinn
  • Val McDermid
  • V. E. Schwab
  • Hilary Mantel
  • Nick Louth
  • Mark Dawson
  • Danielle Steel
  • Anthony Horowitz
  • Cassandra Clare
  • 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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W. F. Howes at a Glance

W. F. Howes is the UK’s leading audiobook publisher and an international publishing brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.

  • Established for over 25 years, W. F. Howes has a wealth of history and
    experience
  • W. F. Howes’ catalog of thousands of titles is distributed through all leading
    consumer and library vendors
  • The brand publishes audiobooks under a number of imprints, including W. F. Howes, Quest, Ukemi Audiobooks, and Dharma Audiobooks
  • W. F. Howes publishes award-winners, bestsellers, and originals, including Notorious by Raphael Rowe, the Wolf Hall Trilogy by Hilary Mantel, The World’s Strongest Audiobook by Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall, and the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn
  • W. F. Howes works with some of the world’s bestselling and most prestigious
    authors, such as Diana Gabaldon, Val McDermid, Dan Jones, V. E. Schwab,
    and Danielle Steel
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