Penguin Random House Audio

Penguin Random House Audio

A B2B Audiobook Reviewer Tool

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 12, 2022
  • May 27, 2026
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Access and listen to a vast catalog of audiobooks from Penguin Random House. Designed for publishing industry professionals, it allows for downloading review copies and offline listening. Features include a user-friendly player, bookmarking, and sharing capabilities.

Listen to full-length audiobooks
Download audiobooks for review
Offline listening
User-friendly audio player
Sleep timer and variable speed
Bookmark passages
Share recommendations
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What's New in Penguin Random House Audio

2.7

May 27, 2026

We’ve updated our app’s libraries to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.

User reviews

Terrible

This app is terrible. You can’t go above a 2 speed and it constantly glitches. Fix your app!

Frustrating 😭

I love the amount of books on here and appreciate that I have access to so many books months in advance but the fact that I can’t properly use my headphones to control the audiobooks makes this app basically unusable for me. I can start the audiobook again with my earbuds but I can’t stop the audiobook. Also the fact that it logs me out constantly is just frustrating. I want to be able to use this app but every single time I go back to it, I get so frustrated I have to DNF whatever audiobook I am listening to.
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Please release an update

It is hard to open an audiobook when it keeps taking a long to load one. This keeps happening with many books I’m trying to open.

Battery drain

I'm a bookseller that uses the app for ALC's. While I really appreciate the the accessibility something really needs to be done about the UI and the battery drain. Not only is it laggy and freezes if you fast forward or rewind. It pretty much crashes after you do that. I have also had issues where the narration slows down mid listen no matter what speed at. The most egregious thing is the battery drain though. I listen to ALCs while working and noticed my phone overheating. And the battery drains from 99% to 27% in less than 6 hrs. Checked battery usage and sure enough it was PRH Audio at 73% for 3.5 hrs which is wild when the next app that used the most battery percentage is Spotify at 18% for the same time. Please please fix it.
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Please offer more than 2x speed!!!

I've not had any issues with any glitches and the user interface is easy to use. But please please please allow us to listen to faster than 2x speed! Some of us have ADHD and need the speed to be at least 2.5 so our minds don't wander!

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FAQ

What is Penguin Random House Audio?

Penguin Random House Audio is a B2B tool designed for publishing industry professionals. It allows users to listen to full-length audiobooks from the Penguin Random House catalog, including adult, children's, and young adult titles, for review or promotional purposes.

Who can use this app?

The app is intended for book reviewers, booksellers, librarians, and other professionals within the publishing industry. An account is required, and it is subject to verification and approval.

What are the key features for audiobook review?

Key features include the ability to listen to audiobook samples and access review copies of new and past releases. Users can also download content for offline listening, utilize a simple audio player with a sleep timer and variable narration speed, bookmark passages, and navigate chapters easily.

Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it is ad-supported. Access to the audiobook catalog requires account creation, which is subject to verification and approval by Penguin Random House.

Can I share recommendations from the app?

Yes, the app allows you to share recommendations with others through email or messaging applications. This feature helps in promoting titles to your network or colleagues within the publishing industry.