# booknet — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover booknet. Page: Feed: --- ## [Listening in: A conversation about the present and future of audiobooks](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/listening-in-a-conversation) _2026-07-14 · BookNet Canada_ Over the last five years, the popularity of audiobooks has been on a consistent upward trend: BookNet research suggests that the percentage of Canadian readers who prefer audiobooks over other formats increased from 8% in 2020 to 16% in 2025. We brought together a panel of professionals from different corners of the industry to talk about what’s behind this increase, how they champion audiobooks,… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360343875-booknet-canada-listening-in-a-conversation.mp3) ## [The Heated Rivalry ripple effect impacting playwrights publishing in Canada](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-heated-rivalry-ripple) _2026-05-26 · BookNet Canada_ An unexpected entanglement between Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams and Playwrights Canada Press’ Yaga has led the Canadian independent press to its busiest season since it started operations in 1984. We talked to Annie Gibson about how they’ve handled the increase in sales, how they reach readers beyond Canadian borders, their plans for the future, and more. Find the transcript here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327939972-booknet-canada-the-heated-rivalry-ripple.mp3) ## [A peek into Canadians' reading](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-peak-into-canadians-reading) _2026-04-28 · BookNet Canada_ Listen in as we give you some of the highlights from our forthcoming report, Canadian Leisure & Reading Study 2025, releasing May 5. We also see if some recent reading trends that have made headlines are true for Canadians. We’ve even included some data we didn’t get to use in the study. Further reading/listening - Study Finds 20-Year Drop in Reading for Pleasure:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2310458351-booknet-canada-a-peak-into-canadians-reading.mp3) ## [The importance of social media in the publishing industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-importance-of-social-media) _2026-03-24 · BookNet Canada_ Founder of Tandem Collective, Naomi Bacon, talks to us about the various ways in which publishers and booksellers can utilize social media to market books and how online book communities operate. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2289936695-booknet-canada-the-importance-of-social-media.mp3) ## [Breaking into the publishing industry with Vanessa Gomez](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/breaking-into-the-publishing) _2026-02-24 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features an interview with Vanessa Gomez, a recent graduate from Simon Fraser University’s Master of Publishing program, about how she’s breaking into the industry, and The Publishing Guide, an online platform she created where young professionals can find relevant information about the industry. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2271765929-booknet-canada-breaking-into-the-publishing.mp3) ## [How to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/how-to-approach-changes-to-distribution-as-an-independent-publisher) _2026-01-27 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features a conversation with Jen Gauthier, Publisher at Greystone Books, about how to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255096087-booknet-canada-how-to-approach-changes-to-distribution-as-an-independent-publisher.mp3) ## [A look back at the book market](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-look-back-at-the-book-market) _2025-12-16 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast, we’re sharing some mid-year market data from an excerpt of the Tech Forum presentation, Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights. Links: - Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/ready-set-go-pre-fall-sales-trends-and-data-driven-insights/ - BookNet eNews weekly newsletter:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2228600765-booknet-canada-a-look-back-at-the-book-market.mp3) ## [Inanna Publications: A feminist press](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/inanna-publications-a-feminist-press) _2025-11-25 · BookNet Canada_ This month we talked with Evelyn Elgie, the assistant publisher at Inanna Publications about what it’s like to run a feminist press in today’s landscape, the challenges facing small presses, and why prioritizing marginalized voices and building community is so important to upholding the values of the company. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2218179278-booknet-canada-inanna-publications-a-feminist-press.mp3) ## [Studying storytelling with AI](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/studying-storytelling-with-ai) _2025-10-28 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features a conversation with Sophie Wu, a Master's candidate in Digital Humanities at McGill University, about AI and one of its potential applications in the publishing industry: storytelling analysis. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2196301707-booknet-canada-studying-storytelling-with-ai.mp3) ## [Libraries and Canadian readers](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/libraries-and-canadian-readers) _2025-10-01 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast episode, we dive into the data on Canadian book borrowers, their library visitorship, book borrowing by format, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/10/1/podcast-libraries-and-canadian-readers [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2178812055-booknet-canada-libraries-and-canadian-readers.mp3) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZBIPmlrdd5R7) _2025-10-01 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Editing Indigenous voices with care](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/editing-indigenous-voices-with-care) _2025-06-23 · BookNet Canada_ Mélanie Ritchot joins us this episode to talk about the Indigenous Editors Circle and how it's influenced her approach to editing. Whether you're an editor, a publisher, or just interested in how the industry is evolving to better support Indigenous voices, this episode is for you. Find the transcript and relevant links here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2118332553-booknet-canada-editing-indigenous-voices-with-care.mp3) ## [Beyond the survey: More on salary equity in the book industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/beyond-the-survey-more-on-salary-equity-in-the-book-industry) _2025-05-27 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s podcast episode is a continuation of the conversation from the Tech Forum webinar: Canadian book publishing: Insights from the latest salary survey. Saffron Beckwith, President at Ampersand Inc., joins us to chat about pay equity, inclusion, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2102689785-booknet-canada-beyond-the-survey-more-on-salary-equity-in-the-book-industry.mp3) ## [Canadian Bookmark Project](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/canadian-bookmark-project) _2025-04-29 · BookNet Canada_ This month we’re talking with Chandler Jolliffe, owner of Cedar Canoe Books in Huntsville, who pioneered the idea of a Canadian flag bookmark as a way to easily identify which books in his store were Canadian-authored. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/4/29/canadian-bookmark-project [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2086887198-booknet-canada-canadian-bookmark-project.mp3) ## [Canadian audiobooks in 2025](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/canadian-audiobooks-in-2025) _2025-03-23 · BookNet Canada_ In this podcast episode, we talk to Cassie Smyth about AI integration into audiobooks, accessible audiobooks, supporting the Canadian audiobook ecosystem, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/3/25/podcast-canadian-audiobooks-in-2025 [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2062342904-booknet-canada-canadian-audiobooks-in-2025.mp3) ## [A research sneak peek](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-research-sneak-peek) _2025-02-23 · BookNet Canada_ Listen to a sneak peek of BookNet Canada’s upcoming research reports, The Canadian Book Market and The Canadian Book Consumer. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/2/25/a-research-sneak-peek [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2041633720-booknet-canada-a-research-sneak-peek.mp3) ## [AI in the book industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/ai-in-the-book-industry) _2025-01-25 · BookNet Canada_ In this podcast episode, we share some snippets from last year’s Tech Forum sessions on AI in the book industry. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/1/28/podcast-ai-in-the-book-industry [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2019393065-booknet-canada-ai-in-the-book-industry.mp3) ## [An introduction to the European Union Deforestation Regulation](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/an-introduction-to-the-european-union-deforestation-regulation) _2024-12-12 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast episode, we talk to Simon Crump, Environmental Consultant for BIC, to discuss the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its impact on the book industry. Simon offers insights on how the EUDR affects the book supply chain, practical steps for Canadian publishers to align with the regulation, and resources for non-European publishers aiming to understand… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1983400867-booknet-canada-an-introduction-to-the-european-union-deforestation-regulation.mp3) ## [Gearing up for the holiday season: Tips for independent booksellers](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/gearing-up-for-the-holiday-season-tips-for-independent-booksellers) _2024-11-25 · BookNet Canada_ In this episode of the BookNet Canada podcast, we share valuable tips and strategies for independent booksellers gearing up for the holiday season. From planning business hours and fulfillment options to creating engaging themed promotions and leveraging social media, this episode covers content that will help you increase sales and connect with your community. Find the transcript and relevant… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1966970231-booknet-canada-gearing-up-for-the-holiday-season-tips-for-independent-booksellers.mp3) ## [Who is the print book reader?](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/who-is-the-print-book-reader) _2024-10-29 · BookNet Canada_ We share some highlights from our newest study, Turning Pages: Print Book Use in Canada 2023, all about print books: who’s buying them, borrowing them, and reading them. And what did we learn about their book acquisition and reading behaviours? Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/10/29/podcast-who-is-the-print-book-reader [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1942075795-booknet-canada-who-is-the-print-book-reader.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lp4QTwe6KIl7) _2024-10-29 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [The W3C and digital publishing](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-w3c-and-digital-publishing) _2024-09-26 · BookNet Canada_ This month, we invited Wendy Reid, the Accessibility and Publishing Standards Lead at Rakuten Kobo and the co-chair of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Advisory Board to talk about the W3C, the EPUB Fixed Layout Accessibility document, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/9/26/podcast-the-w3c-and-digital-publishing [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1924345313-booknet-canada-the-w3c-and-digital-publishing.mp3)