The Folio Signal

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§ Audiobooks

  1. Sweden audiobook subscription: how Nextory grew 60%

    Sweden audiobook subscription grew fast in early 2021 as Nextory reported 60% user growth, launched in Norway and acquired Nubico in Spain.

  2. Spotify Storytel Partnership: 500,000 Audiobooks on Spotify

    Spotify Storytel Partnership brings 500,000 Storytel audiobooks into Spotify for linked subscribers, per May 2021 announcements.

  3. Final Book Consumer: Who Buys Print and Digital Books

    Final book consumer guide: US print hit 825.7M units in 2021 while 75% of adults read books, per NPD, Pew and AAP data.