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
Die besten Sommer-Hörbücher
Suchst du noch nach dem perfekten Hörbuch für deinen Sommer am Strand oder am Pool? Egal ob Thriller, Romanze oder irgendwas dazwischen, wir haben genau die richtige Empfehlung für dich! Ein Vogel namens Schopenhauer von: Tom Diesbrock gesprochen von: Michael J. Diekmann veröffentlicht von: Hörbuch München von RBmedia Verlag Zwei ungewöhnliche Freunde auf einer Reise ins Leben Es…
UK Summer Listens
Looking for the perfect audiobook to accompany you while you you relax at the beach or the pool? Whether you’re looking for a thriller or romance or something in between, we have just the recommendation for you! The Friday Afternoon Club Written by: Griffin Dunne Performed by Griffin Dunne Published by W. F. Howes…
Livres audio pour l’été
Vous recherchez le livre audio parfait pour vous accompagner pendant que vous vous détendez à la plage ou à la piscine ? Que vous recherchiez un thriller ou une romance, nous avons exactement la recommandation qu’il vous faut ! Happy Place Écrit par: Emily Henry Lu par: Sonia Erhard Publié par: Editions Theleme from…
RBmedia News
RBmedia’s GraphicAudio Celebrates 30 Years of Hellboy With the Original Audiobook Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan
RBmedia will release its third original Hellboy Universe audiobook via its GraphicAudio brand. Written by bestselling author Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan is due out on September 10, 2024.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard to Narrate Her Audiobook “My Time to Stand” from RBmedia
RBmedia today announced that Gypsy-Rose Blanchard will voice the audiobook edition of her first memoir, “My Time to Stand.” Written by Gypsy-Rose with Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, “My Time to Stand” is coming from RBmedia in December 2024, one year after Gypsy-Rose’s release from prison.
RBmedia to Acquire Dreamscape Media
RBmedia, a premier global audiobook publisher, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dreamscape Media, an award-winning publisher of audiobooks, which includes Dreamscape Publishing and Dreamscape Select.
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