SPOTIFY NOW SELLING PHYSICAL BOOKS IN US AND UK

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SUN, MAY 10, 2026

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Spotify has launched a feature allowing users to purchase printed books through a partnership with Bookshop.org. The service is live on Android, with iOS support arriving next week.

The integration marks Spotify's expansion beyond audio content into physical retail. Users in the US and UK can browse and buy books directly within the Spotify app, with Bookshop.org handling fulfillment. Spotify positioned the move as complementary to its existing audiobook offerings rather than competitive with them. The company acknowledged that physical books remain dominant in the publishing market. Bookshop.org, a digital marketplace supporting independent bookstores, powers the backend infrastructure. The partnership was first announced in February. The Android rollout is immediate, while iOS users will gain access within the week. This expansion represents Spotify's continued diversification beyond music streaming into adjacent content categories.

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