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The Book Publishing Brief

The Book Publishing Brief

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 This podcast was entirely created using AI. It's part of a personal learning project to explore how AI can be used in content creation. Feel free to subscribe. Get the latest book publishing and audiobook news in under 10 minutes a day. The Book Publishing Brief covers breaking industry headlines, self-publishing trends, Kindle Unlimited updates, Audible and Spotify strategy shifts, AI narration, and more. Stay informed on everything shaping how books are published, sold, and streamed. Perfect for authors, publishers, and content pros.The Book Publishing Brief Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Publishing Power Plays: Google Lawsuit Twist, PRH Acquires Wonderbly, Michelle Obama’s New Book & Bestseller Shifts (June 9th, 2025)

    Publishing Power Plays: Google Lawsuit Twist, PRH Acquires Wonderbly, Michelle Obama’s New Book & Bestseller Shifts (June 9th, 2025)
    Jun 9 2025

    Get the latest on book publishing: a judge tosses key claims in the Google piracy lawsuit, Penguin Random House acquires Wonderbly, Michelle Obama’s new book is announced, and library funding faces new threats. Plus, chart-topping bestsellers, trends from Apple Books and Kindle, and why authors are experimenting with serialized novellas.
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    19 mins
  • AI Voices, Book Bans, and Audiobooks at 30,000 Feet: The Future of Publishing in 2025 (June 8th, 2025)

    AI Voices, Book Bans, and Audiobooks at 30,000 Feet: The Future of Publishing in 2025 (June 8th, 2025)
    Jun 8 2025

    In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of book publishing—from Spotify streaming audiobooks on planes to rising AI narration concerns. We unpack digital library cutbacks, book bans in schools, KDP royalty changes, and the booming influence of BookTok. Featuring insights on creator rights, audiobook trends, and the ongoing battle between access and control, this episode is your essential briefing on the future of books, tech, and storytelling in 2025.
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    6 mins
  • Amazon Layoffs Hit Kindle, Libraries Cut Back, and AI Copyright Cracks Down (June 8th, 2025)

    Amazon Layoffs Hit Kindle, Libraries Cut Back, and AI Copyright Cracks Down (June 8th, 2025)
    Jun 8 2025

    Amazon cuts Kindle and Goodreads staff. Chicago libraries slash digital borrowing. The U.S. Copyright Office says commercial AI training may violate fair use. Plus: BookTok’s power, AI narration’s limits, and top audiobook & Kindle bestsellers. Get all the essential book publishing news and platform shifts in this must-listen daily roundup.
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    16 mins
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