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Sources of information about new audiobooks in the United States 2015

Which of the following information sources do you typically use when selecting a new audiobook?

The data shows sources of information which listeners used when selecting a new audiobook as of April 2015. During a survey, 56% of respondents stated they discovered new audiobooks while browsing through physical bookstores.

Recommendations from friends/family	70
Browsing through a library or a library's website	57
Browsing through physical bookstores	56
Browsing through apps/websites that sell a variety of media	55
Reading bestseller lists or book reviews	54
Browsing through apps/websites that exclusively sell audio	44
Social media sites	42
Familiarity with the narrator	42

Sources of information about new audiobooks in the United States 2015

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