Kindle Authors To Have AI-Audiobooks
KDP authors can now choose from a selection of AI-generated narrators to create a machine-generated audiobook.
Scholastic Ends “Share Every Story”
Scholastic’s Ellie Berger pledged to get a greater range of books into the hands of children.
Scholastic Defends “Share Every Story”
Scholastic has found itself on the defensive over an optional collection of diverse titles at its book fairs.
Hall Leaves ALA, Napack Exits Wiley
Tracie D. Hall was a prominent spokesperson for the freedom to read, well-known for her mantra “free people read freely.”
Spotify Turns Up Audiobook Volume
On Tuesday in New York, Spotify announced an ambitious program to add audiobooks to its digital audio platform.
AI Revolution “Good” for Publishing
Markus Dohle assured the industry that AI will not prove the death of publishing.
Organized Groups Try For Library Book Bans
“The rise in unique titles challenged is indicative of the rise in organized political groups creating and sharing lists of objectionable books,” Andrew Albanese explains.
Authors Target OpenAI, Meta With More Suits
Concerns continue to grow over how artificial intelligence may impact authors and creators.
Judge Blocks Texas “Book Rating” Law
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking HB 900, the controversial “book rating” law from taking effect in Texas.
Is BookTok Effect Fading?
In July, according to BookScan, sales for roughly 180 BookTok authors fell 4.5 percent over 2022.