A new feature enabling users to buy physical books through Spotify is now available in the US and UK. This collaboration with Bookshop.org allows readers to support independent bookstores while enjoying audiobooks, which Spotify emphasizes as complementary to traditional reading.
Users can find a "Get a copy for your bookshelf" link when viewing an audiobook, which leads to Bookshop.org for the purchase process. Currently, this feature is active on Android, with support for iOS expected next week.
Additionally, Spotify has expanded its Page Match feature to over 30 languages, enhancing the ability to synchronize audiobook progress with physical or electronic formats. This functionality allows users to scan pages from physical books or e-readers to continue listening seamlessly. Audiobook Recaps are also being introduced on Android, providing users with AI-powered summaries after a certain reading threshold.
Initially launched in 2022, Spotify offers Premium subscribers 15 hours of free audiobook listening each month, highlighting its commitment to integrating books into its platform.