Audiobook service, Spotify Audiobooks+, is making its debut in the United States
Spotify has announced the expansion of its Audiobooks service to the United States, providing an additional listening option for its Premium subscribers. The new offering, called Audiobooks+, offers 15 extra hours of audiobook listening each month, on top of the 15 hours included in the base Premium subscription.
The Audiobooks+ Subscription
Audiobooks+ is an add-on subscription for Spotify Premium account holders. It is available to both Individual subscribers and the managers of Family and Duo plans. Family and Duo plan members can also access audiobooks through the "Audiobooks+ for Plan Members" feature if the plan manager purchases the add-on on their behalf.
For those who may need more listening time before the monthly reset, a one-time 10-hour top-up is available as an additional purchase.
Pricing Details
The Audiobooks+ add-on costs approximately $11.99 per month in the United States, which is consistent with the UK price converted to dollars. It's important to note that this fee is in addition to the current Premium subscription fee. Spotify Premium itself starts at $11.99/month for individuals in the US.
Key Features
The main features of Audiobooks+ include:
- Additional 15 hours per month of audiobook streaming on top of the base plan.
- Availability for Premium Individual, Family, and Duo plans.
- Family and Duo plan members get access, not just the main purchaser.
- Option for one-time top-ups of 10 hours if needed.
- Part of Spotify's expansion into the audiobook market, offering more than just music and podcasts.
Audiobook Lengths
While the average audiobook length is around 10-12 hours, some audiobooks can be significantly longer, especially for longer novels or those with more complex content. Existing Spotify Premium account holders who sign up for Audiobooks+ will have over 30 hours of audiobooks to listen to each month.
Expansion beyond the United States
At this time, there is no information available about the expansion of Spotify Audiobooks outside of the United States. It remains to be seen whether the service will be extended to other regions and if there will be any differences in the audiobook listening experience or cost for non-USA users.
Michael Kozlowski and Audiobooks
Michael Kozlowski, a writer who has been covering audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for 18 years, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His work typically focuses on books of about 300-350 pages, which would equate to around 10-12 hours of audiobook content.
[1] Spotify Audiobooks+ FAQ [2] Spotify Audiobooks+ Pricing [3] Spotify Audiobooks+ Top-Ups [4] Spotify Audiobooks+ for Plan Members
The expansion of Spotify's services extends beyond music and podcasts, now offering an e-reader friendly Audiobooks+ subscription for its Premium subscribers. Enhancing one's lifestyle with technology, users can access more than 30 hours of audiobooks each month, a feature that caters to both Individual and Family & Duo plan holders.
