The Independent Book Publishers Association has released a set of criteria for what defines a "hybrid publisher." Spotify has announced the launch of audiobooks for US listeners. The new service will be integrated with the existing Spotify app. Books are physically changing because of inflation, with publishers using smaller fonts and thinner paper to save costs. ### https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/hybrid-publisher-criteria-download https://cnbc.com/2022/09/20/spotify-announces-launch-of-audiobooks-for-us-listeners.html https://aggressivelywide.substack.com/p/spotify-launches-audiobooks https://www.economist.com/britain/2022/09/08/books-are-physically-changing-because-of-inflation