Should I do an audiobook for "Scattered Light?"
- marthaengber
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
I need quiet when I read, but I know a lot of you appreciate audiobooks that allow you to listen while you do something else, like walk your dog or rest your eyes after working on a computer all day, or sitting in traffic (well, hopefully not that!).
If that's you, you're not the only ones by a long shot. Grand View Research states in its Audiobook Research Summary:
The global audiobooks market size was estimated at USD 8.70 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 35.47 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 26.2% from 2025 to 2030.The growing adoption of smartphones has significantly contributed to the increased popularity of audiobooks, enabling on-demand access from any location at any time.
North America accounted for the highest revenue share of over 44% in 2024.
The audiobooks market in the U.S. is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24% over the forecast period.
By genre, the fiction segment dominated the market with a share of over 64% in 2024.
By preferred device, the smartphone segment registered the largest revenue share in 2024.
By distribution channel, the one-time download segment registered the highest share in 2024.
If you can, weigh in on the way you prefer to read. Physical books, audiobooks or ereaders?
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SCATTERED LIGHT, a novel, sequel to WINTER LIGHT, (Nov. 2025)
THE FALCON, THE WOLF AND THE HUMMINGBIRD a historical novel
BLISS ROAD, a memoir
WINTER LIGHT, a novel, in paperback and audiobook
THE WIND THIEF, a novel
GROWING GREAT CHARACTERS, a resource for writers
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