Calibre Audio

Calibre Audio Lending audiobooks to people who struggle to read print. Registered charity in the UK.

A national charity providing audiobooks to anyone with a disability that makes reading print difficult.

We're delighted to share that we have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to add 150 new children'...
18/06/2026

We're delighted to share that we have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to add 150 new children's audiobooks to our collection.

For children with print disabilities, audiobooks can open up a world of stories, adventure, imagination and learning. These new titles will help even more young members discover books they love and enjoy reading in a way that works for them.

Our project was made possible thanks to players. Thank you for helping Calibre Audio make reading accessible for everyone. 💙

17/06/2026

"Happiness is an option" 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to the wonderful Simon James Green for being our guest and for providing positivity and hope in his YA audiobooks ❤️

Have you read any of Simon's titles? They're a great way to mark Pride Month! Several titles are available on My Calibre now, link in bio 🔗

For many people, audiobooks are much more than stories.In our 2026 member survey, 72% of members agreed that audiobooks ...
15/06/2026

For many people, audiobooks are much more than stories.

In our 2026 member survey, 72% of members agreed that audiobooks help them feel less lonely.

Whether it's hearing a familiar narrator's voice, escaping into a great story, or simply having company during the day, audiobooks can provide comfort and connection when they're needed most.

This Loneliness Awareness Week, we're celebrating the power of stories to help people feel less alone 💙

We'd love to hear from you - Is there a narrator or audiobook series that's kept you company during a difficult time?

Are you a Maggie O'Farrell fan?Then you'll be pleased to hear that her brand new audiobook, Land, has arrived, narrated ...
14/06/2026

Are you a Maggie O'Farrell fan?

Then you'll be pleased to hear that her brand new audiobook, Land, has arrived, narrated by Dane Whyte O’Hara: https://my.calibre.org.uk/audiobooks/453204819604148225

Set on a remote Irish peninsula, this atmospheric story weaves together loss, mystery, history and ghosts in a tale that will stay with you long after the final chapter.

Have you listened to Maggie O'Farrell before? Let us know your favourite book in the comments! 📚

13/06/2026

"Audiobooks are an absolute lifesaver for me."

Author Anna Bailey shares why audiobooks have become such an important part of their life as someone with ADHD and dyslexia.

This Pride Month, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and the many different ways people connect with stories. Anna's audiobooks are full of atmosphere, mystery and unforgettable characters, making them perfect listens if you're looking for something gripping.

🎧 Tall Bones, narrated by Natalie Simpson
🎧 Our Last Wild Days, narrated by Kate Handford

Want to hear more from Anna? Watch the full Calibre Conversation on our YouTube channel, then head to My Calibre to discover their audiobooks: https://my.calibre.org.uk/authors/23705

Have you ever found that audiobooks opened up reading in a way that print couldn't?

12/06/2026

Your TBR just got longer

Listen now at my.calibre.org.uk

[video shows the Women's Prize for Fiction winner ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans and the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction winner ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’ written and narrated by Lyse Doucet]

One of the wonderful things about stories is their ability to help us see the world through someone else's eyes 💛For thi...
11/06/2026

One of the wonderful things about stories is their ability to help us see the world through someone else's eyes 💛

For this year's Inclusive Voices short story competition, we've partnered with EmpathyLab, whose mission is to grow an empathy-led generation of young people.

The competition has an empathy-led theme, celebrating what it means to understand and share another person's feelings. EmpathyLab has created some free writing resources to help aspiring authors of all ages explore different perspectives, build believable characters and craft empathy-led stories, to help give you some inspiration for your own story or poem.

Explore the resources at www.calibreaudio.org.uk/year-of-reading/short-story-competition-resources

Last year, Calibre Audio created 4,716 audiobooks for people with a print disability.Volunteer narrator Joanna said: "Th...
10/06/2026

Last year, Calibre Audio created 4,716 audiobooks for people with a print disability.

Volunteer narrator Joanna said: "There was a time in my own life when I couldn’t access books. Audiobooks really saved me. They became a haven for me during a difficult period, so being able to give that experience back to someone else is incredibly important to me.

That’s why I volunteer for Calibre Audio. Every audiobook we create helps someone experience stories, learning and connection. None of it would be possible without the support of people who believe reading should be accessible to everyone."

If you’d like to help bring more books to life for people who need them, please support Calibre Audio by making a donation now.

❤️ www.calibreaudio.org.uk/support/bringing-books-to-life

With your support, we can help more people access the stories that matter to them.

07/06/2026

June’s audiobook highlights from Calibre Audio 🎧

Head to my.calibre.org.uk/sign-up to sign up and get your monthly highlights, as well as access to over 23,000 audiobooks

We're about to fall head over heels with bestselling romantic comedy author Carole Matthews 😍We'll be chatting to Carole...
05/06/2026

We're about to fall head over heels with bestselling romantic comedy author Carole Matthews 😍

We'll be chatting to Carole on 15th June and would love to include your questions. Want to know where she gets her inspiration? Which character she'd most like to be friends with? Or how she creates the perfect rom-com?

Pop your question in the comments and we'll try to ask her during the interview.

Not listened to Carole's audiobooks yet? There's no better time to start. Head to My Calibre and discover your next feel-good listen my.calibre.org.uk/authors/4089 ❤️

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