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Market Growth

Libby Announces 2026 Book Award Winners

OverDrive’s Libby app has announced the winners of its third annual Libby Book Awards, selected by librarians across North America. Key winners include *Onyx Storm* by Rebecca Yarros (Best Romantasy), *Sunrise on the Reaping* by Suzanne Collins (Book of the Year – Young Adult), and *My Friends* by Fredrik Backman (Audiobook of the Year). The awards highlight the most popular and acclaimed e-books and audiobooks in the library channel, providing valuable data for publishers on what’s resonating with readers. ---

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Libby AwardsLibrary LendingDigital Publishing
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Audiobooks

RBmedia Signs #1 Bestselling Author Freida McFadden for Two New Audiobooks

RBmedia, the world's largest audiobook publisher, announced a deal with bestselling author Freida McFadden for two new psychological thrillers, "The Divorce" and "The Witch." The audiobooks will be published by its Dreamscape audio brand in May and October 2026, respectively. The deal underscores the growing importance of the audio-first strategy for major authors. ---

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Audiobook MarketAuthor DealsDigital Publishing Trends