All signal, no noise, these are the smart reads, talking points and weird gems to look out for in the coming year.

As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular audiobooks of 2025. As the year comes to an end, we've been looking at 2025 trends. Today - audiobooks. The latest figures show ...

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. We regret to inform you that “just one chapter” won’t be an option this year. Literary ...

On the joys of having stories in my ears — and yes, listening counts. Credit...By Georgie Mcausland Supported by By Elisabeth Egan It started with “Red Comet,” an 1,118-page biography of Sylvia Plath, ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Executive Editor David Carnoy ...

Spotify made a big deal about the inclusion of lossless music a couple of months ago, but this format did not include digital audiobooks. Spotify offers lossless audio (HiFi) for music to Premium ...