From the Witch Effect to the Return of Hogwarts: 2025 on Audible

2025 is confirmed as the year of maturity for the audiobook market in Italy, with an audience increasingly oriented towards the quality of actor’s interpretation. The data released by Audible highlights how contemporary fiction has exercised a strong appeal, driven by the success of Andrea Bajani’s L’anniversario. The push of the Strega Prize found a natural extension in digital listening, thanks to the reading of Luigi Lo Cascio who was able to enhance the emotional depth of the text. Alongside the Sicilian atmospheres of Milena Palminteri and the international successes of Joël Dicker, a clear trend emerges towards the direct involvement of authors in the narrative, as demonstrated by the feedback obtained from the works of Gianrico Carofiglio and Alice Torriani.

On the front of original productions, the panorama shifts decisively towards investigation and dissemination. If Carofiglio’s Rancore dominates user preferences, it is the figure of Barbascura This interest in in-depth analysis is confirmed in the constant appreciation for the historiographical work of Alessandro Barbero and for the true crime genre, where the names of Pablo Trincia and the duo composed of Carlo Lucarelli and Massimo Picozzi remain essential points of reference for fans of the genre.

The annual budget cannot ignore the global phenomenon of Harry Potter, which continues to represent a fundamental pillar in the fantasy segment. Despite its longevity, the saga has experienced a new impetus thanks to the introduction of full-cast editions and the continuation of the classic cycle narrated by Francesco Pannofino. With the recent publication of The Philosopher’s Stone and the tight schedule of releases scheduled for the first half of 2026, JK Rowling’s work confirms itself as a strategic asset capable of binding different generations through the power of the voice, closing an exercise that rewards the versatility of the digital catalogue.

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