Last year, ebook sales dipped by about 5% while sales in audio increased again. There is a wealth of great statistics from their 2017 survey that can be found by clicking here. In fact, a 2017 report by the Audiobook Publishers Association found that 26% of the US population had listened to an audiobook in the previous 12 months. Screen fatigue is finally a thing and consumers (including readers) are looking for ways to peel their eyes away from digital screens-this is why print books still dominate book sales-and it’s also part of the reason for a bump in audio. As with so many changes in trends, it’s tied to the way that we consume information and is influenced by technology. Surveys and trends show that audiobooks are on the rise. With audio established as the next big thing, I discovered a bunch of things I wish I knew before I had signed up for Amazon’s ACX/Audible service as an author. Here are some things you might want to be aware of before/if you’ve already waded into the system. Manchester City will be 'unstoppable' at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said.Audiobooks are the next big thing, and ACX (Audible) has been a boon to DIY Indies, but not everything is as smooth and shiny underneath the gold-plated exterior. The Hammers are set to face Lyon in the semi-final.Ĭity will be 'unstoppable' at home against Real, says Grealish: Moyes on promise to 'dad dance' if Hammers make final:West Ham United manager David Moyes has promised to perform a 'dad dance' if his team reaches the Europa League final.

The victory also boosted their goal difference, which could be crucial in the title race.

With Messi apparently set to leave PSG, moves to Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, and even the MLS have all been rumoured.Ĭhelsea (Women) thrash Leicester to move point off top spot:Ĭhelsea defeated Leicester City 6-0 to move within a point of the top spot in the Premier League. Is Messi leaving PSG for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal? The win gives Inter a crucial advantage as they head into the second leg. Inter Milan secured a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie. Inter beat Milan to take control of semi-final tie

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