The company is trying to bring in more readers as it expands its audiobook features.
The company is trying to bring in more readers as it expands its audiobook features.
by Terrence O’BrienFeb 5, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Spotify is going all in on books in 2026 and partnering with Bookshop.org to let you buy physical copies of audiobooks and support local retailers starting in the Spring. The announcement dovetails with the launch of Page Match, a new feature
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