US audiobook sales surge 13 percent year-over-year
Audio now outpaces ebook revenue; prioritize audiobook production in your publishing strategy.
Original source — goodereader.comhttps://goodereader.com/blog/business-news/us-audiobook-sales-were-up-13-in-may-2026
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