January 2020 New York Times Audiobook Bestsellers Submitted by Becca Stumpf on January 3, 2020

“Auld acquaintance” may be forgot, but remember to kick off the New Year by recommending new audiobooks to eager listeners! Read more

Tagged: New York Times, New York Times Bestseller

Meet Growing Audio Demand in 2020: Listen to 5 January LibraryReads including the #1 Pick! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on December 20, 2019

Get ready to kick of a new decade with these surefire soon-to-be favorites! Listen to clips now to start off 2020 in the know. The countdown is on…five, four, three, two… Read more

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December 2019 New York Times Audiobook Bestsellers Submitted by Becca Stumpf on December 20, 2019

‘Tis the season for holiday road trips with audiobooks! These December New York Times bestselling audiobooks make for excellent recommendations to patrons for the road ahead. Read more

Tagged: family travel, Holiday Listens, New York Times, New York Times Bestseller

Booklist’s Editors’ Choice Adult Audiobooks 2019 Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on December 17, 2019

Booklist‘s 2019 Editors’ Choice picks for audio truly speak for themselves. As Booklist shared, “This year’s selection of audiobooks highlights qualities unique to the format: full casts, nuanced accents, clever production elements, and stellar storytelling talent.” Read more

Tagged: Best of 2019, Booklist, Booklist Editors' Choice

Picture Book Power: Early Learning with Audiobooks Submitted by BOT Contributor on December 12, 2019

by Sarah Hashimoto

As a public librarian, I often hear parents and even teachers telling kids that the only reading that “counts” is traditional reading—reading with your eyes and sounding out the words independently. Read more

Tagged: family listening, family listens, Guest Post, picture books

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