Jaipur Literature Festival 2024: identity, ageing, and AI
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 hosts discussions on identity, ageing, and AI at the British Library in London.
Spotify expands audiobook catalogue with Bonnier and Blackstone
Spotify partners with Bonnier Books UK and Blackstone Publishing to expand its Premium audiobook offerings.
BookTok Bookshelves initiative aims to boost literacy in the UK
TikTok and National Literacy Trust (NLT) launch BookTok Bookshelves in the UK to boost literacy among young people.
Amazon restricts reviews on Kristi Noem’s book after dog killing backlash
Amazon restricts reviews on South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s book following backlash over her account of killing her dog.
Spotify launches Countdown Pages for Audiobooks
Spotify expands Countdown Pages to audiobooks, enhancing fan engagement with pre-save and release date features.
More than 40,000 AI-narrated audiobooks available on Audible
AI-narrated audiobooks on Audible surge to 40,000 titles, sparking debate among authors and listeners alike.
EGM vote at SoA rejects ceasefire call but backs fossil fuel divestment
Historic vote in EGM by Society of Authors (SoA) rejects Gaza ceasefire while calling for fossil fuel divestment, amid criticism.
Chinese science fiction history shapes Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ influence
Explore the evolution of Chinese science fiction, from early translations to global acclaim with Netflix’s “3 Body Problem.”
HarperCollins partners with ElevenLabs to create audiobooks using AI
HarperCollins and ElevenLabs partner to create foreign language audiobooks using advanced AI technology amid criticism.
Survey shows generative AI threatens a third of translators
A Society of Authors survey reveals a third of translators and quarter of illustrators losing work to generative AI.