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Spotify Launches Book Sales Feature, Competes with Major Retailers

4/16/2026

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In April 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. launched a feature that lets users in the United States and United Kingdom buy physical books through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org.
The move aims to position Spotify as a competitor to major booksellers and to support profitability, which the company says includes raising subscription prices.
The feature is currently available on Android, with iOS access coming soon.
Spotify also expanded its Page Match feature and introduced Audiobook Recaps for easier listening.
It rolled out Audiobook Charts in Germany to help users discover popular titles.

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Story summary

In April 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. launched a feature that lets users in the United States and United Kingdom buy physical books through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org.
The move aims to position Spotify as a competitor to major booksellers and to support profitability, which the company says includes raising subscription prices.
The feature is currently available on Android, with iOS access coming soon.
Spotify also expanded its Page Match feature and introduced Audiobook Recaps for easier listening.
It rolled out Audiobook Charts in Germany to help users discover popular titles.