Audiobooks — Listen Differently
Stories and books that can travel with us — on dog walks, school runs, long drives, late-night kitchen cleans and early morning commutes. Stories don’t have to stay on the page anymore. But how we listen matters.
As an independent bookshop, we care deeply about authors, publishing houses and other indie shops. That’s why we’ve partnered with two audiobook providers who share our values — platforms that support authors, publishers and independent bookshops (that’s us!) rather than feeding the corporate giants.
If you’re looking for an alternative to Audible, we’d love to introduce you to Libro.fm, xigxag and YOTO.
xigxag — A 21st-Century Way to Read
xigxag takes a fresh, innovative approach to audiobooks — one that feels designed for real readers.
Their unique x-book® format combines ebook and audiobook in one. You can read, listen, or switch seamlessly between the two without buying separate editions. It’s genuinely clever.
Why we’re excited about xigxag:
✔️ No subscription required — buy only what you want
✔️ All titles £7.99 or less
✔️ The more you listen, the more you save
✔️ Thousands of titles across every genre
✔️ Stream or download for offline listening
✔️ One purchase = both reading and listening (with x-book® titles)
It’s flexible, modern, and refreshingly straightforward.
And yes — when you buy through us, we benefit too. You can order by clicking here
YOTO
YOTO is a screen-free audio device designed for children, featuring physical "cards" that, when inserted into a player stream stories, music, and educational content all advertising free and with no fear that any un-vetted content could be accessed.
If you love books and bookshops, this tech-forward product might be worth considering for your little ones. The device is well made and easy to use giving your little ones a feeling of independence.
It complements physical books, encouraging screen-free entertainment for ages 3–12+. Junior Bookseller has one and she loves it!
Warwick Books can order the device itself which keeps your spend local, and we have a range of Yoto story cards in the shop. We can always order more and our range will increase with our Yoto user base!
Our absolute favourite feature is that you can record yourself reading a story - which makes for a wonderful gift for little loved ones further away... Complete the form below and we will give you a call to order your Yoto!
Libro.fm — Audiobooks That Support Your Local Bookshop
Libro.fm is the closest thing to “Bookshop.org for audiobooks”.
Instead of paying a global tech corporation, your audiobook purchases directly support independent bookshops. When you buy through our Libro.fm link, we receive a percentage of every sale — at no extra cost to you.
Why we love Libro.fm:
✔️ Choose us as your bookshop and support us with every purchase
✔️ Monthly membership or one-off purchases
✔️ Over 400,000 audiobooks
✔️ DRM-free downloads (you own your audiobooks)
✔️ Easy-to-use app for listening anywhere
It works in a similar way to Audible — but your money stays within the book world we all care about.
If you already listen regularly and want a seamless switch, Libro.fm makes it easy.
You can order using our page by clicking here