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Astarion Gets His Own Official Baldur’s Gate 3 Prequel Novel This September
A prequel novel focusing on the character Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3, titled 'Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion,' will be released on September 29, penned by T. Kingfisher. Larian Studios' senior writer Stephen Rooney consulted on the project to ensure lore consistency. An audiobook narrated by Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion, will also be available.
Kit Harington Isn’t New To Gilderoy Lockhart — He Voiced Him A Year Ago
Kit Harington is reprising his role as Gilderoy Lockhart for HBO's Harry Potter series, having previously voiced the character in an Audible audiobook recording. This marks an unusual instance where an actor gets a second opportunity at the same character. The article also notes Nicholas Hoult was initially announced for the role.
Warhammer 40,000 Audiobook Includes AI Training Warning — Read Out by the Narrator
A Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, produced by Games Workshop, includes a warning read by the narrator about the dangers of training artificial intelligence systems on its content. This stance from Games Workshop, known for its anti-AI position, was noted by a listener.
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Spotify is expanding its audiobook offerings by integrating long-form articles into its library. This move aims to broaden the platform's content accessibility beyond traditional audiobooks.
Spotify is adding long-form articles to its audiobook library
Spotify is expanding its audiobook library by integrating long-form articles from publications like Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, WIRED, and Pitchfork. These articles will be narrated and available to subscribers.
Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks
Spotify is integrating more artificial intelligence features into its podcast and audiobook offerings. The company is applying AI personalization to these content types.
Dungeon Crawler Carl: A Parade of Horribles is out, and if you haven’t read the other seven yet, you are in for a busy old week
The eighth book in Matt Dinniman's popular LitRPG series, Dungeon Crawler Carl: A Parade of Horribles, has been released, along with its audiobook version narrated by Jeff Hays. The series, which features a cat named Donut who gains a voice and personality after leveling up, is described as brutal, hilarious, and unputdownable. A TV show spin-off is also in development.
Seven Seas Announces New Audiobooks, Boys’ Love Manga, Ghost Ship Licenses, and One Very Determined Blind
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a new lineup of releases including audiobooks, Boys' Love manga, and titles for its Ghost Ship imprint. The upcoming slate features several new series and standalone works, with print and audiobook editions scheduled for release starting in early 2026.
The best possible fantasy author is writing a dark, tragic prequel novel for our beloved Baldur's Gate 3 boy…
Wizards of the Coast and Random House Worlds have announced an official prequel novel for Baldur's Gate 3's character Astarion, titled Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, set to release in September. The novel is being written by author T. Kingfisher, known for her work on themes of abuse and trauma, and the audiobook version will be narrated by Astarion's voice actor, Neil Newbon.
Seven Seas Reveals YOASOBI’s Into the Night Book, New Manga, and Light Novel Licenses for 2027
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced several new licenses for light novels, manga, and an audiobook, primarily for releases between January and March 2027. The new titles include "Into the Night – YOASOBI Stories Collection," "Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World," and various isekai and fantasy series.
Spotify is selling books now
Spotify has launched a new feature in the US and UK allowing users to purchase physical books directly through the app via a partnership with Bookshop.org. This initiative aims to complement audiobooks and support independent bookstores. The feature also includes 'Page Match,' enabling seamless progress syncing between audio and physical or ebook formats across multiple languages.
Seven Seas Expands 2026 Lineup with New Manga, Light Novel, and Audiobook Licenses Across Multiple Imprints
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced new licenses for manga, light novels, and an audiobook, with releases scheduled between April 2026 and January 2027. The lineup includes titles such as 'I SAY,' 'Your Meteor, Hidden in Flowers,' and 'The One-Eyed, One-Armed, One-Legged Sorcerer,' across its Ghost Ship, Airship, and Siren imprints.
Grab 8 Warhammer ebooks and audiobooks for free just by downloading the new Black Library app—and listen to the glorious sound of Brian Blessed playing the universe's angriest dwarf
Games Workshop has launched a new Black Library app, replacing its website for Warhammer novels. Users can download eight free Warhammer ebooks and audiobooks by signing into a MyWarhammer account within the app before April 20. The selection includes titles from Warhammer 40,000, The Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar, and Warhammer Fantasy settings.
Audible's new plan is $9 a month and still includes an audiobook credit
Audible has launched a new budget-friendly Standard plan at $9 per month, which includes a monthly audiobook credit previously exclusive to the Premium Plus tier. This new plan also grants access to a curated library of Audible Originals and Wondery+ content without ads. While audiobooks downloaded on the Standard plan are not retained after subscription cancellation, the company anticipates this move will attract millions of new users.