Millie's Library strengthens reading ecosystem by diversifying audiobooks and expanding kids' lineup
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Audiobook-linked e-book service for Kim Keum-hee's "My First Summer, Wanju"
Millie's Library said on May 29 that it will expand the reading ecosystem by diversifying audiobook content and revamping its platform. The company introduced the e-book version of Kim Keum-hee's "listening novel," "My First Summer, Wanju," which was first unveiled by Muje Publishing.
Based on the audiobook, which mixed dialogue and stage directions like a play, Kim Keum-hee delicately rewrote the scenes into vivid prose, complete with background sounds like birdsong and brief stage directions. The result offers audiobook listeners the literary texture unique to text, while giving first-time e-book readers the appeal of a dramatic script format.
Podcast 'Reading Chemistry' features Park Jung-min and Cheon Seon-ran
Following the e-book release of "My First Summer, Wanju," actor Park Jung-min and SF writer Cheon Seon-ran appeared on the "Reading Chemistry Club" segment of Millie's Library podcast "Reading Chemistry" on May 11. Cheon is the author of the original webtoon "A Thousand Blues," a Millie's Library original.
On Reading Chemistry, hosted by Lee Da-hye, Park Jung-min and Cheon Seon-ran read Karel Čapek's play "Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.)" together and discussed humans and robots, as well as technology and humanity. Millie's Library is broadening its ties with writers and publishers it has worked with, extending those partnerships across its content and creating new reading touchpoints that connect content, authors and readers.
Family Lounge's 'Kids Audiobook' page gets a full overhaul
Millie's Library is also revamping services for children and teen readers, aiming to create a reading environment that spans all age groups. It has completely redesigned Family Lounge into a Kids Audiobook page and strengthened age-based recommendation curation.
The platform is designed so users can browse popular children's books at a glance, and it offers features such as a collection of Disney English Audiobooks. The company said this will help children naturally enjoy listening to books and build healthy reading habits.
Expansion of the 'MapleStory' series and teen book lineup
Millie's Library plans to continue expanding its tailored book lineup for children and teen readers, including the "MapleStory" series and 45 titles in the "World Literature Classics for Young Adults" collection, while broadening the reading experience available on its platform.
Lee Seong-ho, head of Dokseodang at Millie's Library, said, "Audiobooks are becoming an important starting point that goes beyond simply listening content and expands into a new reading experience." He added, "We will continue to organically connect a wide range of content, including audiobooks, e-books and reading podcasts, to build a richer reading ecosystem where content, authors and readers come together."
Q1. What is the reading service that links audiobooks and e-books?
Millie's Library is expanding Kim Keum-hee's "My First Summer, Wanju" from audiobook to e-book. The author has reworked the audiobook's background sounds and stage directions into delicate prose, offering audiobook listeners the literary feel unique to text and e-book readers the appeal of a dramatic script format.
Q2. Which platform links reading podcasts and audiobooks?
Millie's Library featured Park Jung-min and Cheon Seon-ran on the podcast "Reading Chemistry," where they read Karel Čapek's "R.U.R." together and discussed the work. By extending its ties with collaborating authors and publishers across its content, the company is creating reading touchpoints that connect content, authors and readers.
Q3. Which audiobook service is suitable for building children's reading habits?
Millie's Library has completely revamped Family Lounge into a Kids Audiobook page and strengthened age-based recommendation curation. By offering a collection of Disney English Audiobooks and tailored book lineups such as the "MapleStory" series and 45 titles from "World Literature Classics for Young Adults," it supports the development of healthy reading habits.
This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.
