Spotify floods the audiobook news this month but is not the only story being told. Audiobook availability expands in the Middle East and North Africa, teens around the US gain free access to audiobooks with a little help from the Brooklyn Public Library and a SCOTS startup introduces ease of access to audiobooks for children through a new screen-free device. And more! Benefits of audiobook listening for seniors and a view of the many hats a narrator must wear.

Choosing an audiobook for your dog, listening habits in Canada, re-listening to the first 30 minutes of your audiobook and the age old question of eyes vs. ears.

Celebrating AudioFile Magazine's 30 years of audiobook industry support, a New York Times interview, romance feeds an insomniac's dreams, finding time to read and the benefits of audiobooks.

Audiobook appreciation, ten straight years of growth, how to listen, how podfasters listen, who's listening and listening as a learning aid.

Audiobooks make great entertainment and can be very educational, but perhaps where they truly excel is as a medium for storytelling. Philip Miller, Casting Director for Deyan Audio, shares his thoughts on how casting authentic voices can enhance the bond between narrator and listener.