Audiobook Resources from BookRiot

Recently I was asked which resource I would suggest for patrons and library workers who wanted to know more about audiobooks.

I mentioned the I really like Audible to see customer reviews of audiobooks and to hear a snippet of the author reading, and that I also use Audiofile Magazine for industry news, but these both help more if you have a patron who already likes audiobooks and needs help finding more. Also, you need to know a bit more about audiobooks in general, like understanding the listening experience, in order to be able to use these resources well.

For the library worker or patrons [or both] who want to learn more about good audiobooks, why people like or dislike audiobooks, and even for great lists, I use the Audiobooks Archive tab on BookRiot.

Use this link anytime to see everything they have written about audio books. From excerpts to essays to reviews and lists on any topic or genre you could imagine, this is a great resources to interact with. You can read about audiobooks as a topic, a format, and an experience as well as find suggestions. Even an audiobook newbie will gain a better understand of the format using this resource.

This is a wonderful tool for those who are feeling lost in the midst of the audiobook’s current explosion of popularity. Give it a try. It’s updated at least once a day, so you can visit often.