![]() ![]() “Twenty years ago an audiobook was taking a Stephen King novel and reading an abridged version. ![]() Given the increased desire for audio content, publishers are continuously exploring new ways to grab listeners’ attention. SKIP AHEAD Where to get audiobooks | Best audiobooks for getting started Yet perhaps even more surprising is the age of those listening in: According to the APA, 54% of audiobook listeners are under the age of 45, up 52% from 2019. Audiobooks are experiencing a huge growth spurt, largely because people want to unplug, relax and just listen to a good story, according to Michele Cobb, executive director of the Audio Publishers Association (APA), which reported double-digit growth in the audio publishing space for the tenth consecutive year in 2021.
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