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Libro.fm


The link below is to an article that takes a look at how Libro.fm works – an audiobook service.

For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2020/01/31/how-does-libro-fm-work/

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On Audiobooks and Podcasts


The link below is to an article that contains a listing of various articles to do with tips and tools for audiobook and podcast creation, etc.

For more visit:
https://digitalpubbing.com/tips-and-tricks-and-the-latest-updates-in-audiobooks-and-podcasting/

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Eary iOS App


The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Eary iOS app, which is for listening to audiobooks on Spotify.

For more visit:
https://ebookfriendly.com/eary-ios-app-spotify-audiobooks/

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Audible Captions Update


The links below are to articles reporting on the latest news regarding Audible Captions and the controversy surrounding that initiative by Amazon. Note, the latest articles are at the top.

For more visit:
https://publishingperspectives.com/2019/09/points-counterpoints-publishers-v-audible-captions-lawsuit-lines-are-drawn-copyright/
https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/audible-fires-back-at-publishers-and-says-captains-are-fair-use
https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/audible-captions-will-not-include-works-from-major-publishers
https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2019/08/30/138445/audible-halts-captions-on-major-publishers-titles/
https://publishingperspectives.com/2019/08/american-publishers-lawsuit-amazon-audible-captions-rollout-delayed/

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Audiobooks or Reading – Does it Matter?


The link below is to an article that looks at the question of audiobooks or reading books – does it matter?

For more visit:
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2019/08/22/reading-listening-activate-same-brain-regions/

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Audiobooks Improve Mental Health


The link below is to an article that takes a look at how audiobooks improve mental health.

For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2019/08/23/how-audiobooks-improve-my-mental-health/

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Author Avatars and Audiobooks


The link below is to an article that takes a look at Chinese advances in Artificial Intelligence, with the use of Author Avatars in audiobooks.

For more visit:
https://lithub.com/today-in-ai-will-replace-us-all-author-avatars-can-now-read-their-books-to-you/

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Unread


I think it is fair to say that most people who visit this Blog have some kind of love for books/ebooks/audiobooks – it just goes with the territory. I’d say it is also probably fair to say that most people who visit here have a lot of the said books/ebooks/audiobooks – and have not read all of them (possibly most of them). Why is that? Perhaps you would like to share your thoughts in the comments.

The link below is to an article that looks at why one person has not read all of their books.

For more visit:
https://lithub.com/why-dont-i-read-all-my-books/

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How Does Audible Work?


The link below is to an article that takes a look at how Audible works.

For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2019/07/16/how-does-audible-work/

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Audible Captions