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"The intimacy of a narrator's voice deepens character connections and emotional immersion in ways that feel essential to the genre." In Canada, romance audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing genres on Audible, with nearly a third of listeners calling it a favorite. Our Head of Global Consumer Content, Diana Dapito, attributes this surge to the unique power of audio narration—where skilled performers use vocal choices, pacing, and emotional nuance to create what one narrator calls "cinema for your ears." Toronto author Lily Chu, who publishes Audible Originals before print, writes with audio in mind. She does an "audio edit" by having her computer read drafts aloud while she does chores—optimizing for the 81% of audiobook listeners who multitask while consuming stories (Source: BookNet Canada). Audio preference among readers has doubled since 2020, driven by pandemic-era demand for connection and escapism. For creators across genres, the takeaway is clear: immersive narration and audio-first strategies are reshaping how stories reach audiences. Read the full CBC article on romance audiobooks and why they're surging: https://adbl.co/4eXditL