Just get audible, hoopla, and/or Libby. That sounds like too much to deal with. Spotify is awesome for music, but this audiobook thing sounds like too much to deal with and 15 hours is nothing in the realm of audiobooks. Answer from Mtolivepickle on reddit.com
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Spotify Audiobooks - Spotify (US)
Audiobooks are now available for listening on Spotify.
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r/audiobooks on Reddit: Spotify audiobooks. Can we have a talk about it?
February 11, 2024 -
I was so excited when I learnt Spotify were introducing audiobooks. Finally, I had a way of streaming music and audiobooks in one easy to use app rather than paying for multiple subscriptions. Ohhh how wrong I was. I've had multiple occasions now where I'm facing restrictions that I just don't understand.
I wanted to get these written down in case anyone can provide any clarification, and I'm also really interested in any thoughts that anyone else has on this.
So Premium Spotify members can access free 15 hours of audiobooks a month, but that's only applicable to the lead person on a family account. How is that fair? I arranged a family plan for myself and some family members to save us money, why do they not get the same services that I do? Does anyone know if this is being looked into?
You get given 15 hours of listening time per month on Premium, unless you buy the audiobook. I do understand this, but, for example, I've been listening to Mythos by Stephen Fry which is included in Spotify Premium. I've downloaded it so I can listen offline, but this is still included in the 15 hour limit. Also, because it's included in Spotify Premium, I cannot figure out how I could purchase it so I could listen to it as much as I wanted??
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Just get audible, hoopla, and/or Libby. That sounds like too much to deal with. Spotify is awesome for music, but this audiobook thing sounds like too much to deal with and 15 hours is nothing in the realm of audiobooks.
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I have had problems with it skipping chapters too I finally just have up on it.
Spotify audiobooks. Can we have a talk about it?
Just get audible, hoopla, and/or Libby. That sounds like too much to deal with. Spotify is awesome for music, but this audiobook thing sounds like too much to deal with and 15 hours is nothing in the realm of audiobooks. More on reddit.com
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February 11, 2024So I'm guessing not ALL Audiobooks are covered by Spotify Premium?
Certain books aren't included and you have to buy. or wait for them to be uploaded to a Spotify stream. The last I checked, with Premium you still only get 1 book a month of the ones you have access to. Good time to download Libby or Hoopla and get it from the library. More on reddit.com
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February 8, 2024Is the audiobook feature on Spotify a game changer for audiobook platforms?
Spotify barely let's you finish 1 book a month. It doesnt work at all for those of us consuming a book a week at least. The fact that Im limited by hours means its completely useless to me. More on reddit.com
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September 3, 2025Furious about Spotify audiobooks
It does suck that there’s a limit, but they advertise it as being only fifteen hours pretty heavily on the app. I’m very surprised you got 15 hours in before you noticed the limit, theyre not exactly hiding it. More on reddit.com
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November 19, 2023Can I buy audiobooks in the Spotify app?
For now, audiobooks on Spotify can only be purchased in the Spotify Web Player, but you can listen in the app once you’ve unlocked a title. Head to open.spotify.com, find an audiobook you want to listen to, and follow the steps to check out. Then head back to the app on any device to start listening.
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Spotify Audiobooks - Spotify (US)
Do I need a Premium plan to access audiobooks on Spotify?
No, you can also get access through purchasing individual audiobooks from the Spotify Web Player (Learn more) or subscribing to the Audiobooks Access plan (Learn more).
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Spotify Audiobooks - Spotify (US)
I’m an author, how do I get my audiobook on Spotify?
If your audiobook rights belong to a publisher, ask them if they’re distributing on Spotify. If you are an independent or self-published author, the easiest way to make your audiobook available on Spotify is through Spotify for Authors.
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Spotify Audiobooks - Spotify (US)
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August 5, 2025 - Following successful trials in ... offering greater flexibility: Audiobooks+: Available to Premium Individual subscribers as well as Family and Duo plan managers, this add-on unlocks an additional 15 hours of listening ...
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Should You Use Spotify for Audiobooks? An Honest Review – Your Book Friend
August 9, 2025 - For Spotify Premium subscribers, that number is 15 hours a month, which will generally get you through at least one book unless you’re listening to some exceptionally long texts. If longer books are more your speed, the new Audiobooks+ add-on will give you an extra 15 hours, at an additional cost of $11.99 a month on top of your typical Spotify subscription.
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New audiobook pricing gives Spotify the best of both worlds
September 19, 2024 - For $9.99 (as opposed to the Premium price point of $10.99), users can access the same 15 hours of audiobook listening (and even more expensive 10-hour top-up block opportunities) while foregoing access to unlimited ad-free music streaming.
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Audiobooks in Premium plans - Spotify
Some Premium plans include hours of listening time per month from our audiobooks subscriber catalog.
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Self-published authors can now publish their audiobooks directly to Spotify with Spotify for Authors.
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Introducing Audiobook Recaps, a New Way to Reengage With Your Favorite Stories — Spotify
November 26, 2025 - Today, Spotify is beginning to roll out a powerful new feature designed to help listeners jump back into stories they’ve put down, whether it’s after a busy week or a doze during a bedtime story, or simply needing a quick refresher before diving back in. Introducing audiobook Recaps: short audio summaries tailored to your most recent listening point.
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Spotify’s new audiobook tier will only save you a dollar over Premium | The Verge
March 1, 2024 - Spotify’s new audiobook tier includes 15 hours of books, but subscribers don’t get ad-free music and podcasts. The plan only saves you $1 compared to Premium.
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Purchasing audiobook listening time - Spotify
Family and Duo plan members can also get audiobook listening time through the Audiobooks+ for Plan members add-on or a top-up, but they must request it from their plan manager.
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Spotify Publishes First Independent Author Releases Through Audiobook Selects, With More Planned Ahead — Spotify
October 16, 2025 - Earlier this year, our in-house publishing imprint, Spotify Audiobooks, put out an open call for independent authors to submit their short-form stories. That initiative has since been formalized as Spotify Audiobook Selects, and the program’s first cohort of 16 audiobooks is now available to listeners.
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Audiobooks+ for Plan Members lets plan managers add audiobook listening time for Duo or Family plan members each month
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August 13, 2025 - Check out our list of the best free audiobooks on Spotify to know more!
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Spotify's 'Audiobooks Plus,' Tested in World Markets, Arrives in the States
August 6, 2025 - As Spotify continues expanding its offer of audiobooks in various ways, it has announced today (August 5), that for United States subscribers, it’s rolling out the offer to buy an extra 15 hours of listening time per month if you’re at the right level of subscription.
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Here's How to Listen to 300,000+ Free Audiobooks on Spotify
July 22, 2025 - The digital media giant first ... doubled the size of their collection—and now offer Premium listeners more than 300,000 free audiobooks on Spotify....
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Everything You Should Know About Spotify Audiobooks - Everyday Reading
June 26, 2024 - Currently there are about 200,000 audiobooks included in the audiobook catalog (you can BUY pretty much any audiobook, but not all of them are included) and there are a lot of big buzzy titles included, like Emily Henry’s new release Funny Story. If you have Spotify Premium and you’re considering using an Audible credit or buying an audiobook elsewhere, it’s definitely worth 10 seconds to search on Spotify and see if it’s included!
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Spotify Premium Family - Spotify (US)
With a Premium Family plan, you now have access to 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month. Unused listening hours expire at the end of each month and do not carry over. The audiobook subscriber catalog includes over 250,000 titles across many genres and classics.
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The Big Short Audiobook - Michael Lewis - Pushkin
October 15, 2025 - Length: 9 hours and 46 minutes ... Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble · When Adam McKay decided to make a movie based on The Big Short, he was mainly known for his comedies. But he managed to get a bevy of star actors… ... You can listen in your preferred podcast app (See below for a complete list of supported apps). After you enter your email address, you’ll get a unique link. Tap the link to open your audiobook in your podcast ...
Author Michael Lewis
Published 2025
Price USD 14.99