Summer 2025 Sees Surge in Audiobook Consumption in Sweden
BookBeat reports a surge in audiobook popularity in Sweden this summer, with thrillers leading the genres.
Key Points
- • BookBeat sees a rise in new users during summer 2025.
- • Thrillers dominate with 52% of total listening.
- • Top audiobooks include titles by Sofie Sarenbrant and Lucinda Riley.
- • BookBeat's revenue for 2024 reached 1.36 billion SEK.
As summer 2025 unfolds, BookBeat, a leading audiobook streaming platform, is experiencing a significant increase in new users during the peak audiobook consumption season in Sweden. According to BookBeat, 52% of this summer's listening is dominated by thrillers, followed by 29% for novels and 8% for romance.
Key titles enjoying popularity this summer include ‘Följeslagaren’ by Sofie Sarenbrant and ‘En dold skönhet’ by Lucinda Riley, among others. Anna Riklund Sandin, Head of Book Performance & Curation at BookBeat, highlights the versatility of audiobooks, noting, "We behave quite differently when we listen to audiobooks compared to reading printed books. An audiobook can accompany you almost anywhere—on walks, in the car, or while tidying up at home."
This summer's top audiobooks reflect a broad range of interests, including children’s books like ‘LasseMajas sommarlovsbok’ and non-fiction titles such as ‘När du dör morfar, så dör jag med’ by Leone Milton. BookBeat has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2015, boasting over 1 million paying users across Europe and reporting revenues of 1.36 billion SEK for 2024.
As BookBeat continues to thrive, its extensive catalog and user-friendly service make it a preferred choice for Swedish consumers looking for engaging storytelling this summer.