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.

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 ❤️

💛 What does empathy look like through someone else's eyes?Today we're launching Inclusive Voices 2026, our short story c...
04/06/2026

💛 What does empathy look like through someone else's eyes?

Today we're launching Inclusive Voices 2026, our short story competition celebrating the power of empathy.

We're looking for stories and poems that help us see the world from another person's perspective. Whether you're an experienced writer or trying creative writing for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Open to all ages
✨ Written, audio or video entries
✨ 550 words maximum
✨ Fantastic prizes to be won

Could your story change the way someone sees the world?

Find out more and enter now at www.calibreaudio.org.uk/news/inclusive-voices

Think you know M. W. Craven? Think again.Before Washington Poe, there was Avison Fluke. A detective balancing investigat...
03/06/2026

Think you know M. W. Craven? Think again.

Before Washington Poe, there was Avison Fluke. A detective balancing investigations, secrets and with a life threatening to fall apart around him.

Gritty, emotional and packed with unpredictable twists, the Avison Fluke series shows an even darker side of Craven’s crime writing.

Listen to the Avison Fluke series now at https://my.calibre.org.uk/series/Avison-Fluke

Or you can watch our recent interview with M. W. Craven to learn more about the mind behind the mysteries at https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/year-of-reading/calibre-conversations

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. You make stories possible.From narrating and checking audiobooks to suppo...
01/06/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. You make stories possible.

From narrating and checking audiobooks to supporting us behind the scenes, our volunteers help bring the joy of reading to people who can't access print.

Every audiobook created, every chapter checked and every hour given helps ensure that thousands of people can enjoy books in a format that works for them.

To every one of our volunteers, thank you. ❤️

29/05/2026

Introducing the producer behind your audiobooks - Kieran!

Our production process is a well-oiled machine, with Kieran keeping all the cogs moving in the background

With your support, we can keep bringing more books to life in audio. Take a look at the full production process on our website:
https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/support/bringing-books-to-life

28/05/2026

If you’re looking for audiobooks that stay with you long after you’ve finished listening, A. M. Dassu is a brilliant place to start.

Her stories are grounded in real life, exploring belonging, identity, empathy and what it means to find your place in the world. From football-themed stories like 'Boot It!' to powerful contemporary fiction for young readers, her audiobooks are designed to spark conversation as much as they are to entertain.

These are stories that don’t just get listened to. They can be felt, discussed and remembered.

🎧 Explore her audiobooks today at https://my.calibre.org.uk/authors/19856
🎥 Watch the full interview to hear more about her approach to storytelling at https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/year-of-reading/calibre-conversations
✍️ And keep an eye out next week for more info on Inclusive Voices, our short story competition, where A. M. Dassu joins the judging panel!

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