BookBeat
BookBeat is an audiobook and e-book streaming app, founded in 2015 by the Bonnier publishing group and headquartered in Sweden. Its library holds more than a million titles, which you can stream or download to enjoy offline. Instead of buying books one at a time, you pay a monthly plan based on listening hours.
Our pick at BookBeat
45 days of BookBeat free, with no commitment
Why this one: The only one live right now. Picks follow these rules; nobody pays for them.
BookBeat offers1
More ways to save at BookBeat
- Student discountBookBeat offers student discounts, often through providers like Student Beans and UNiDAYS, which can include extended free trials or special pricing.
- NHS discountBookBeat offers NHS/healthcare worker discounts, often available through Blue Light Card.
- Military discountBookBeat offers military/armed forces discounts, often available through Blue Light Card.
- Gift cardsAvailable if you're buying for someone else.
Never miss a BookBeat deal
Follow BookBeat and its new codes, offers and price drops land in your feed. Save any deal to come back to it.
About BookBeat
How the plans work
BookBeat charges by time rather than by title. There are three plans: Basic, Standard and Premium. Basic costs £7.99 a month for 20 hours, and Standard doubles that to 40 hours. Extra family profiles can be added for £4.99 a month each. There is no contract, so you can cancel at any time, but partial months are not refunded. New users can start with a free trial.
What's in the library
Thrillers, romance, non-fiction and learning titles all feature, along with bestsellers and new releases. Popular picks have included A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Housemaid's Secret. The apps run on iOS and Android, and downloads work offline, limited only by your device's storage.
Account and payment
- Access is instant once the app is installed, with nothing to deliver.
- Pay by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or Direct Debit.
- Gift cards are available.
- Students can verify through Student Beans or UNiDAYS for a discount, and NHS and military discounts come through Blue Light Card.
- Support questions go to [email protected], or use the online contact form.
Sustainability at BookBeat
Digital streaming eliminates physical production and shipping.
Shop BookBeat by category
BookBeat quick facts
| Delivery | Digital streaming service. Instant access via app download. |
|---|---|
| Returns | Cancel subscription anytime. No refunds for partial months. |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Direct Debit |
| Gift cards | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
| Parent company | Bonnier Books |
| Stores | 0 |
BookBeat contact
- Website
- bookbeat.com
- Phone
- 0-800-048-8557
- help@bookbeat.com
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
BookBeat FAQs
Can I share BookBeat with my family?
Yes. Extra family profiles can be added to a plan for £4.99 a month each, giving others in the household their own profile.
Will I get money back if I cancel BookBeat mid-month?
No. You can cancel whenever you like, but BookBeat does not refund the unused part of a month.
Which devices does BookBeat work on?
BookBeat runs as an app on iOS and Android phones and tablets. You can stream titles or download them to listen without a connection.
Who owns BookBeat?
BookBeat was set up in 2015 by Bonnier and belongs to Bonnier Books. The company is headquartered in Sweden.
