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Calibre Audio Bringing the joy of reading through audiobooks. Registered charity in the UK.

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

Richard Osman is back with a brand-new mystery! Amy, Rosie and Steve return for their first proper case when a body is d...
10/09/2026

Richard Osman is back with a brand-new mystery! Amy, Rosie and Steve return for their first proper case when a body is discovered outside a beautiful Italian villa, accompanied by a threatening note from a mysterious killer.

What should be a straightforward investigation quickly becomes anything but, with dangerous criminals, old rivalries and plenty of secrets standing in their way. And as the trio get closer to the truth, the danger starts getting much closer to home…

Thank you to Penguin Random House for donating this audiobook to Calibre Audio, so that we can share it with you on the day of release!

Listen to the full audiobook now at my.calibre.org.uk/audiobooks/483633534687252481

[Image shows the cover of the second book from the 'We Solve Murders' series, called 'We Chase Shadows']

Richard Osman Books

This week is Remember A Charity Week, a chance to think about the people and causes that matter to us and how we’d like ...
09/09/2026

This week is Remember A Charity Week, a chance to think about the people and causes that matter to us and how we’d like to look after them in the future 💙

Making a Will is an important part of that.

It ensures your wishes are known and gives you the opportunity, if you choose, to leave a gift to a charity that means something to you. But knowing where to start can sometimes feel daunting.

That’s why we’ve partnered with legal experts Squiggle Consult hold a free Will-writing webinar tomorrow, Thursday 10th September at 3pm on Zoom.

They’ll talk you through:
✍️ Why having a Will is important
✍️ When you need one
✍️ How to update an existing Will
✍️ The key things to consider when making your Will

The webinar is free and open to Calibre Audio members based in the UK. Spaces are limited so please register in advance.

Squiggle Consult can also provide a free Will to anyone who books an appointment.

[Image shows a woman watching a webinar on her laptop]

👉 Register for the webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mui-dPeRqWEDYR8Wu-tQQ #

Do audiobooks count as reading?We might be biased, but... YES! 🎧Reading isn’t defined by how you access a story. If you ...
08/09/2026

Do audiobooks count as reading?

We might be biased, but... YES! 🎧

Reading isn’t defined by how you access a story. If you turn the pages, read on a screen or listen to an audiobook, you’re still discovering new worlds, meeting new characters, learning new things and enjoying the magic of books.

For many people, audiobooks aren’t simply another way to read – they’re THE way they read.

This International Literacy Day we’re celebrating every kind of reader and every way of reading 💙

[Image shows a woman enjoying an audiobook with the text "Do audiobooks count as reading?"]

"I played back certain chapters over and over again as I was so affected and moved by this extraordinary memoir of Chloe...
04/09/2026

"I played back certain chapters over and over again as I was so affected and moved by this extraordinary memoir of Chloe's relationship with this beautiful wild animal, how much she learnt and was changed by the experience.

It is a book which will stay in my memory for a long time - in fact always."

Margaret, talking about the fantastic Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton, narrated by Louise Brealey.

You can listen to the audiobook now on My Calibre, my.calibre.org.uk/audiobooks/454963362061619201

[Image shows the cover of Raising Hare and Margaret's review.]

03/09/2026

Author J.P. Rose recorded the audiobook version of Birdie, her award-winning, powerful story of a child growing up in 1950s Yorkshire, where a young girl befriends a pit pony

Listen to J.P record a section of Birdie here and let us know if you have any questions for the author - we’ll be interviewing her next week!

🔎 Which crime thriller gets your vote?Murder, mystery, secrets and suspense… the shortlist for Best Crime Thriller Audio...
02/09/2026

🔎 Which crime thriller gets your vote?

Murder, mystery, secrets and suspense… the shortlist for Best Crime Thriller Audiobook in the 2026 Calibre Audio Awards has it all.

From a murder on a film set and a New Year’s Eve party that turns deadly, to police corruption, time-travelling detectives and a tenant who may not be quite what she seems, there are six very different stories in the running.

Have you listened to any of our shortlisted titles? Which one would get your vote?

You can explore all six audiobooks and cast your vote at www.calibreaudio.org.uk/splash/calibre-audio-awards-2026

Voting closes 25th September 2026.

[Image shows the six shortlisted audiobooks in the Best Crime Thriller Audiobook category: Bad For Good by Graham Bartlett, A Death On Location by Richard Coles, The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh, The Tenant by Freida McFadden, All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths]

What stories have shaped your life?The books that made you laughThe characters you never forgot. The stories that helped...
31/08/2026

What stories have shaped your life?

The books that made you laugh
The characters you never forgot.
The stories that helped you through difficult times.

A gift in your Will can help someone else discover those same moments of joy. Because every story deserves to be heard.

31/08/2026

Back to school already?!

Whether you’re excited for the return to routine or wondering where the summer holidays went, school is back! Check out our six school run recommendations, talking about new schools, new classes, new friendships and finding your place:

‘I’m Ready For Big School’ by Ladybird
‘Brand New Boy’ by David Almond
‘Ella on the Outside’ by Cath Howe
‘The Final Year’ by Matt Goodfellow
‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’ by Onjali Q. Raúf
‘The Secret School Invasion’ by Pamela Butchart

Sign up to listen now at my.calibre.org.uk/sign-up

[reel shows the audiobooks given above as possible school run listens]

Vaseem Khan - live author talk and Q&AJoin us for an unforgettable evening with award-winning crime writer Vaseem Khan a...
30/08/2026

Vaseem Khan - live author talk and Q&A

Join us for an unforgettable evening with award-winning crime writer Vaseem Khan as he takes audiences on a thrilling journey from 1950s India to the secret world of MI6.

In Shaken and Stirred: From Headless Corpses in India to the Hidden History of James Bond... and Q, Vaseem explores the inspiration behind his acclaimed Malabar House mystery series before revealing the research and ideas that led to The Man with the Golden Compass—the latest instalment in his acclaimed 'clever cosy' mystery series featuring Q, the legendary quartermaster from the James Bond universe.

Blending history, mystery and espionage with warmth and humour, Vaseem offers a fascinating insight into his writing journey, the art of crafting compelling crime fiction and the enduring appeal of one of Britain's most iconic fictional worlds.

Whether you're a lifelong crime fiction fan, a James Bond enthusiast or simply enjoy discovering the stories behind the books, this promises to be an entertaining and inspiring evening.

Book your Free tickets now and join us for a memorable Calibre Conversations – Live event:

https://events.humanitix.com/calibre-conversations-live-on-stage

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