The audiobook industry is currently experiencing a boom, with the number of available titles nearly doubling in 2012. With the CD format likely to be relegated to print-on-demand status at some point, industry experts are looking to MP3-CD and especially digital sales to keep the sector thriv-ing. The librarian who does collection development for audio-books must be familiar with both nonfiction and all genres of fiction, which can be a daunting proposition. Some books, while best sellers in paper and e-formats, may not translate well to audio, while others shine brightest with the aid of a profes-sional narrator.
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