Listening Books provides a postal and internet based audiobook library service to anyone who finds it difficult to access printed books.

The charity was founded in 1959 by Norma Skemp (please see 'Our Founder' for more details on the creation of the charity).

Listening Books now has a membership of approximately 4000 people and we support individuals with a wide variety of print impairments. These include Arthritis, ME, Stroke, MS, Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy and Special Educational Needs including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or Autism.

Our service is delivered to our member's homes, as well as organisations such as schools and care centres. We know from the many letters, telephone calls and emails we receive that many members consider the service a vital part of their lives.