Audiobook partnership for Bonnier and Bolinda

Bonnier Publishing has partnered with audiobook publisher Bolinda.

The partnership will see Bonnier and Bolinda audiobooks release a minimum of 48 audio titles a year across its fiction and non-fiction imprints. Titles will be available through all Bolinda's retail and library channels globally.

The partnership launches with the thriller Maestra (Bonnier Zaffre) by L.S. Hilton. Maestra, which has been optioned by Columbia Pictures for a film adaptation, is narrated by "Silent Witness" actress Emilia Fox.

Julian Shaw, group commercial director for Bonnier Publishing, said: "Audio is a key part of Bonnier Publishing's strategy as we continue our expansion in the UK and overseas. We’re delighted to be partnering with Bolinda, the market-leaders in audiobook publishing, to bring a significant number of our fiction and non-fiction titles to the widest possible audience, across retail and library, digital and physical. It’s also fantastic news for our authors and agents.”

Rebecca Herrmann, founder and co-c.e.o. of Bolinda, said “We’re thrilled to be bringing our expertise to this new partnership with Bonnier Publishing... and look forward to bringing their fiction and non-fiction titles to a wider audience through audiobooks, one of the fastest growing categories in publishing.”

The first title Maestra is available now.