Calibre Audio is proud to announce a new partnership with Blackstone Publishing, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the United States.
Calibre Audio is proud to announce a new partnership with Blackstone Publishing, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the United States. This exciting collaboration gives Calibre access to 25,000 new audiobook titles, significantly expanding the choice available to its members with a print disability.
Providing an existing collection of over 20,000 titles, Calibre Audio is a UK-based charity whose aim is to bring accessible reading through audiobooks to those with physical and neurological conditions that make reading print challenging.
The partnership is already being enjoyed; new additions include Shōgun by James Clavell, The Tenant by Freida McFadden, and books 2 - 4 of the Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante - titles that were frequently requested by Calibre members and are now finally available in accessible audio. The agreement also opens the door to audiobooks featuring stories from Marvel and Disney, as well as a broader selection of popular authors including Andrea Camilleri.
“We are thrilled to add Blackstone Publishing to our list of publisher partners,” said Emma Scott, Director of Commissioning and Editorial at Calibre Audio. “Having their titles means our members have a greater range of audiobooks to choose from and allows them to read titles and authors that they previously may not have been able to access. It also allows us to fill in gaps in our collection and fulfil requests from members to help enhance our reading offer.”
This new partnership brings greater diversity and international reach to the Calibre Audio catalogue, helping us meet long-standing member requests and ensuring our collection reflects a global love of storytelling.
“Blackstone Publishing is proud to partner with Calibre Audio to bring free audiobooks to people with a print disability,” said Anne Fonteneau, Chief Sales Officer at Blackstone Publishing. “Together, we're expanding access to powerful stories for everyone. Join us in supporting inclusive reading today.”
The new titles are available now to Calibre Audio members through download, streaming, or USB memory stick. More Blackstone titles will be added to our library over the coming months.
To find out more about Calibre's growing collection or to become a member, visit My Calibre™.