The deal reportedly goes beyond simply distributing audiobooks and may also include audiobook creation services.
Spotify will pair authors of books with potential narrators to effectively create its own version of Audible.
But this couldget annoyingfast, especially if youre already deeply embedded within another platform for audiobooks.
Who wouldn’t want to whiplash between their favorite fight song and a chapter of a self-help book?Photo: Martin Bureau (Getty Images)
According toThe Verge, Spotify might even venture into subscription territory as part of its premium offerings.
It will also have to pay royalties to other audiobook publishers and authors.
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