Reached for comment, Spotify said there’s no technical issue, but expanding audiobooks across family plans is something it’s testing in some markets now.
“Echoing Brian Murray’s comments, we have been pleased with the growing interest in audiobooks and the resulting benefit to the publishing industry and authors,” a Spotify spokesperson told TechCrunch via email. “Although we have nothing to announce today, we’re actively exploring ways to enhance the audiobook experience for Spotify plan members and look forward to sharing more in the future.”
Spotify has also been expanding audiobooks to more global markets, which opens it up for further growth.