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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Publishing Imprints
The brand publishes audiobooks under a number of imprints, including W. F. Howes, Quest, Ukemi Audiobooks, and Dharma Audiobooks.
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.
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.
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.
Top International Audiobook News
W. F. Howes to publish Practical Magic audiobooks ahead of blockbuster film sequel
New audio editions of Alice Hoffman’s bestselling books to be voiced by award-winning narrator Saskia Maarleveld W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s U.K. publishing brand, has acquired the audio rights to two Alice Hoffman titles: the beloved classic novel Practical Magic, which will be re-recorded as a special 25th anniversary edition, and its acclaimed prequel The…
W. F. Howes to publish Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day audiobook to coincide with the film release
Sally Phillips, who stars in the forthcoming film, to narrate new audio edition W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s U.K. publishing brand, will publish a new audio edition of Virginia Woolf’s novel Night and Day to coincide with the release of the novel’s cinematic adaptation this June. British actor and comedian Sally Phillips (Smack the Pony, Bridget…
W. F. Howes toasts Jojo Moyes success with new audio editions of 13 classics
Fresh recordings, powerful narrator line-ups and stunning visual identity to help bring treasured author’s novels to new audiences W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s U.K. publishing brand, has signed a renewal agreement with bestselling novelist Jojo Moyes and will release new versions of some of her most iconic titles in audio, including Me Before You, The…
RBmedia News
RBmedia Titles Earn Top Honors Across Bestseller Lists and Top Industry Awards
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it is the audiobook home for a host of titles recognized on bestseller lists and with major industry awards so far this year.
Four RBmedia Titles Earn 2026 Pulitzer Honors
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it’s the audiobook home for four of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists.
18 RBmedia Titles Named Audible’s Biggest Audiobooks of Spring 2026
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that 18 of its titles have been named among Audible’s most anticipated listens of the season. Audible’s Spring Preview highlights the most exciting new releases from emerging writers to established authors and voices across all genres.
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.
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.
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.
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