April 2022 News Roundup

MAKING SPACE FOR AUDIOBOOKS: AN EXERCISE IN MINDFULNESS

She was an accomplished audiobook listener but had lost her way. Then she tried three different strategies to reclaim her focus. [Source: bookriot.com]

SAUDIS EMBRACE AUDIOBOOKS AS A NEW FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT

From Arab News interviews: most people said they enjoyed listening to English audiobooks, adding that Arabic audiobooks still need to be developed. [Source: arabnews.com]

JOIN AUDIOFILE TO INSPIRE CULTURAL CHANGE

AudioFile is now a proud supporter of I'm Your Neighbor Books’ signature project‚ the Welcoming Library. The Welcoming Library is a touring collection of 30 picture books that connects readers with the stories of immigrant families. [Source: AudioFile]

WHAT QUALITIES MAKE AN AUDIOBOOK GOOD?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Book Riot contributing editor Kendra Winchester what makes a good audiobook good, and what memoirs are great to listen to. [Source: npr.org]

YOUNGER READERS ARE JOINING THE RANKS LISTENING TO AUDIOBOOKS

When it comes to making reading choices, audiobooks are gaining in appeal, especially in the 18 to 29 age group. [Podcast Source: kcur.org]

FULFILL YOUR BOOKISH DREAM JOB

She and her brother had a lot of fun reading aloud to each other on a long car ride, but as they've learned since, there’s a lot that goes into becoming an audiobook narrator. [Source: bookriot.com]