Who says audiobooks can’t shine in bookshops? To celebrate Audiobook Month in June, we invited our bookselling partners to share creative audiobook-themed displays in their bookshops.
To say we were blown away is an understatement! From themed shelf talkers to eye-catching visuals to interactive listening stations, booksellers brought out their creativity in full force.
These display ideas prove that audiobooks deserve just as much shelf love as physical books. Read on for a few of our favorite setups!
A surprise audiobook match, just like going on a blind date
This year’s winner, Midnight Readers Shop, took blind date with an audiobook to the next level by pairing surprise listens with different genres. Each one was wrapped beautifully, almost like a love letter waiting to be opened. They even provided a tablet for customers to try out audiobooks!
Eye-catching display that makes you stop and look
Our jaws dropped when we saw this giant headphone installation at Content Bookstore! On top of that, they displayed staff favorite audiobooks with QR codes, making the picks feel more personal while letting customers scan and start listening right away.
Making audiobooks part of the bookshelf experience
Cuteness overload! The hand-drawn audiobook mascots hanging from the ceiling stole our hearts. Instead of just displaying digital covers, Under the Umbrella Books showcased the physical books alongside audiobook QR codes, making it easy for customers to discover both formats. What we loved most, though, was how they highlighted the benefits of listening with Libro.fm versus Audible.
Let’s turn window shoppers into audiobook listeners
We loved how Winder Binder Bookstore turned their bookstore window into a 24/7 audiobook discovery spot! They displayed audiobook covers with QR codes, letting anyone walking by to find their next listen on the spot, even before stepping through the door!
An audiobook listening station that captures the bookstore’s personality
Books & Books knows that the best way to get people hooked on audiobooks is to let them experience them firsthand. They set up a dedicated listening station where customers could put on headphones and immerse themselves in a great story. This display was a true team effort, featuring everything from hand-painted giant headphones to gorgeous, street-facing signs!
A photo-op that spotlights audiobooks
Booked turned their audiobook display into a shareable, photo-worthy moment! With a playful, handmade board and prop headphones, they invited customers to strike a pose and snap a picture. It’s a simple way to make audiobooks an interactive part of the in-store experience. And best of all, it gives shoppers a reason to post, share, and spread the audiobook love on social media!
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We partner with more than 4,000 indies across the globe. If you’ve spotted a fun audiobook display at your local bookshop, they might just be one of our amazing bookselling partners!
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