the most SHOCKING bit of info that I got after this interview was that most users listen to audiobooks at the standard speed!! at 1.0!! can you all believe this?!
thanks so much to Spotify for inviting me to sit with Rebecca McGuire (Partnerships & Licensing team for Audiobooks at Spotify) and ask some fun statistical questions! this is the second year of audiobooks on Spotify, and Wrapped 2025 is highlighting them in a few ways.
you’re going to see:
* Top Audiobook Genre: This story highlights your top audiobook genre and the book you listened to most from that genre.
* Your Author Clip: This year, we’re also including messages from authors, so you may hear from the writer behind your favorite audiobook. Clips include authors like Dan Brown, James Patterson, Abby Jimenez, and more.
if you’re curious about the full list, here are the Top U.S. Audiobooks in Premium of 2025:
1. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
2. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
3. Lights Out by Navessa Allen
4. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
5. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
6. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
7. The Wedding People by Alison Espach
8. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
9. The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
10. Quicksilver by Callie Hart
these didn’t particularly surprise me, but i definitely wish I could change them. :’)
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 shines a spotlight on the booming trend of audiobooks, uncovering fascinating insights into listening habits and preferences across the US. One eye-opening discovery is that most audiobook listeners prefer to consume content at the standard 1.0 playback speed, which many might find surprising in an era where speeding up audio is common. Yet, this preference reflects a desire among many listeners to fully savor the narrative and nuances of storytelling without missing details. This annual Wrapped event also reveals the top audiobook genres and tracks which books captured the hearts of listeners most. Fans can enjoy personalized experiences like Author Clips, featuring messages from beloved writers such as Dan Brown, James Patterson, and Abby Jimenez, which create a unique connection between authors and audiobook enthusiasts. Among the top 10 U.S. audiobooks in Spotify Premium for 2025, contemporary fantasy titles like "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros, as well as Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, dominate the charts. Classics such as J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring" also continue to captivate new generations of listeners. For avid audiobook lovers or those just starting, Spotify's audiobook offerings underscore the diversity of genres available—from epic fantasy and romance to memoirs and thrillers—providing something for every taste. The growing integration of curated stats and interactive features in Spotify Wrapped enhances user engagement by allowing listeners to reflect on their yearly listening journey and discover new content aligned with their interests. If you’re intrigued by audiobooks or curious about your own listening stats, Spotify Wrapped's focus on audiobooks in 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore fresh titles, celebrate your favorite authors, and maybe even alter how you listen—experimenting with playback speeds or diving into new genres. Whether you’re a die-hard audiobook fan or a casual listener, 2025 marks an exciting year to enjoy stories in this immersive audio format.
