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    Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize – her book available for everyone via Nextory

    Nextory welcomes the awarding of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi for her significant work against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights. Her book "White Torture" has been accessible for free since September 28[th] through a special initiative by Nextory to make banned books available to everyone.For several decades, Narges Mohammadi has been a prominent figure in the battle for Iranian women's rights and freedom of expression. She has received numerous awards and honors for paving the way for the feminist movement in Iran. Earlier this year, she

    Narges Mohammadi gets Nobel Peace Prize – Her book available for everyone via Nextory

    Nextory welcomes the awarding of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi for her significant work against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights. Her book "White Torture" has been accessible for free since September 28[th] through a special initiative by Nextory to make banned books available to everyone.For several decades, Narges Mohammadi has been a prominent figure in the battle for Iranian women's rights and freedom of expression. She has received numerous awards and honors for paving the way for the feminist movement in Iran. Earlier this year, she

    Nextory and Baran Publishing release audiobook in Persian: 14 female voices testify to life in Iranian prisons

    Every year, thousands of people in Iran are imprisoned for their opinions and beliefs, and the stories of their horrible situation in prison need to reach more people. Therefore, Nextory and Baran Publishing are releasing the, in some countries banned, book 'White Torture' as an audiobook in Persian. The book is written by human rights activist Narges Mohammadi and provides direct insight into the darkest corners of Iranian prisons through 14 female testimonies. The audiobook is shared through a website, where Persian speakers worldwide can listen to it. The Swedish e-book is also available

    These shoes print banned books as you walk - to honor the freedom of thought

    The access to information and the right to free opinions are things we can not take for granted. Some governments and interest groups go as far as banning books. To honor the freedom of thought, the book app Nextory now releases a collection of unexpected shoes. Shoes that print quotes from some of the most banned books in the world as you walk.Nextory is now launching a collection of 3D shoes that is possible to print out via 3D printer and actually use. The shoes have quotes from books that have been banned throughout history engraved on the soles. Whoever wears these shoes will be able

    Nextory launches magazine in Sweden - signs an agreement with Aller Media

    Nextory, one of Europe's fastest growing streaming services for audiobooks and e-books, has signed an agreement with the media house Aller Media and is now launching digital magazines. Thereby, the company broadens its offering on the Swedish market and becomes the first streaming service in Sweden to offer both books and magazines - in the same app.Nextory's launch of magazines in Sweden is in line with the company's strategy to add several different media formats to enrich its subscribers' experience. Since before, Nextory also offers newspapers and magazines in Spain and France.– We

    Strong summer for Nextory - increased revenues by 40 percent during the third quarter

    The book streaming service Nextory has now left another strong quarter behind. The company's total revenues increased by 40 percent during the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Thereby, Nextory continues its strong growth journey and has had the best summer ever, both in terms of new users and customer loyalty.Nextory’s growth during the third quarter of 2022 has been strong in all markets, and the company is now also profitable in the Nordic region. Going forward, Nextory has an increased focus on profitability and expects to achieve profitability at group level already

    The Next Book Report: Romance, gardening and long stories are trending in the world of books

    Romantic stories are increasing in popularity, more people prefer long reads and the genre home and gardening is blossoming. These are the key trends that are presented when Nextory is releasing “The Next Book Report” for the second time, a nordic trend and insights report that maps unique data from readers and listeners in the Nextory app.– Right now it’s very obvious that we’re influenced by the world around us when choosing what to read. Many people are in need of extra relaxation or escaping reality for a while, and of course a love story or a book about gardening fits perfectly then.

    The book service Nextory raises SEK 100 million in new funding

    Nextory, one of the fastest growing book services in Europe, now raises new funds to finance its rapid growth and continued international expansion. A total of SEK 100 million is now being added to the company, where existing investors such as Industrifonden, Acacia and LK Finans have participated in the round.The journey towards making the world a place with more readers continues for the book service Nextory. The company is now established in ten European markets, where successful launches in Spain and France have been the latest expansions. During the first quarter of the year, Nextory

    Strong start for Nextory - increased 69 percent during the first quarter

    The book app Nextory is now leaving another strong quarter behind. Now the company reports an increase in the number of paying users of 69 percent after the first three months of the year, compared with the same quarter in 2021.Nextory's customer base has continued to increase heavily even during the first quarter of the year. The growth has been strong both in the Nordics and in the company's other foreign markets.– In terms of new users, we have had the best start ever in a new year, and we have seen that our customer loyalty has reached record-high levels. Now we are looking forward to

    The Next Book Report: Mental health, prepping and sleep stories are trending in the world of books

    The book app Nextory continuously analyzes exciting data from its users and has now, for the first time, compiled “The Next Book Report”. A Nordic trend and insight report that maps unique data from readers and listeners in the Nextory app during the first quarter of the year.In the world of books, the first quarter of 2022 has been characterized by a focus on mental health, prepping for crisis situations, and stories that make you fall asleep. This is revealed in the new trend report “The Next Book Report”, which is also filled with insights and data from Nextory's Nordic markets; Sweden,

    Nextory continues to grow rapidly - increased by 80 percent in 2021

    The book app Nextory reports an increase in the number of paying users by 80 percent in 2021 compared to the previous year. Thereby, Nextory continues its strong journey of growth and breaks records in both activity in the app as customer loyalty.During the previous year, Nextory completed the company's first two company acquisitions by acquiring the largest local book services in both Spain and France: Nubico and Youboox. In the beginning of August 2021, Nextory's brand was launched with great success in Spain and in the beginning of 2022 we started the launch of the Nextory in the French

    Nextory acquires the leading local streaming service in France

    The book app Nextory, one the largest streaming services for books in Europe, now acquires the French streaming service Youboox. The acquisition builds a strong foundation for Nextory’s future expansion in France and other French speaking countries. France is the 10th market that Nextory enters and the streaming app Youboox is one of the largest digital players in the French book market. The company was founded by CEO Hélène Mérillon and is an established partner to the publishing community. Youboox will continue to operate in its current form, offering a large French quality catalogue

    Strong third quarter for Nextory - increased paying users with 68 percent

    The book app Nextory reports an increase in the number of paying users by 68 percent during the third quarter of the year compared with the same period last year. Thereby, Nextory continues the strong growth journey and breaks records in both number of new subscribers and customer loyalty.Earlier this year, Nextory acquired Spain's largest local book service, which in just a few months was transferred to Nextory's technical platform. In early August, Nextory launched with great success in Spain. The Nextory app is now available in nine markets around Europe and expansion in more markets

    Nextory is now launched in Spain

    Earlier this year, Nextory acquired the Spanish book service Nubico. The two apps have now been merged and today Nextory has launched for readers and listeners in Spain. Right from the start, Nextory will offer readers and listeners a gigantic catalogue of audiobooks, e-books and magazines with more than 300.000 titles in both Spanish and English.With the Spanish launch, the Nextory app is now available in nine markets around Europe. In Spain, Nextory will have the unique advantage as the only service that offers books and magazines in the same app.– We have had our eyes on the Spanish

    Nextory's paying users increased by 60 percent during the second quarter

    The book app Nextory continues to grow at a rapid pace. The company now reports an increase in the number of paying users by 60 percent during the second quarter of the year compared to the same period last year.In the beginning of May, Nextory launched with great success in Norway and during the first two months all goals have been exceeded, which so far makes the Norwegian launch the most successful for the company. The Nextory app is now available in eight European markets and soon the app will also launch in Spain, where the company recently acquired Spain's largest, local streaming

    Find vacation peace with ASMR and binaural audio: Nextory releases this summer's most relaxing audiobook series

    Summer’s here and many people are enjoying some time off from work. However, it can be difficult to wind down and just enjoy the vacation. The book app Nextory wants to help holidaymakers relax, and is now releasing the audiobook series Satisfying Summer Sensations; sound experiences inspired by the summer with ASMR and binaural audio. The audiobook series consists of five volumes with sounds for example from the beach, the garden and the forest. Each audiobook has elements of "binaural audio", which is an audio format with 3D effects that aims to recreate the places where the sounds

    Nextory acquires Spain's largest local streaming service

    The book app Nextory, one of the fastest growing services for digital books in Europe, now acquires the Spanish book streaming app Nubico. The acquisition builds the foundation for Nextory's upcoming launch in Spain in 2021. Spain will be the ninth market for the book app and the launch will take place before the end of the year. The streaming app Nubico, which Nextory has owned since June 1, was previously owned by the leading publishing group Grupo Planeta and the global telecom operator Telefónica.Nextory will offer subscriptions with unlimited access to a unique and broad catalogue

    Nextory has launched in Norway

    Nextory's app is now available in Norway, which is the eighth market the streaming service launches in. Right from the start, Nextory has a gigantic selection of audiobooks and e-books with more than 270,000 titles in Norwegian and English. Norwegian users can now, as in Nextory's other seven markets, choose between three different types of subscription: Silver, Gold and Family. Nextory offers books from the publishers Cappelen Damm, Aschehoug, Strawberry, Vigmostad & Bjørke, Kagge, Samlaget and Goliat, among others.– We are very happy to finally be launching in Norway. The Norwegian

    Strong start for Nextory - increases 61 percent during the first quarter

    The book service Nextory is now leaving another strong quarter behind. The company reports an increase in the number of paying users of 61 percent during the first three months of the year compared with the same quarter last year. The Nextory app is now available in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and soon Norway. The latest launch in the Netherlands has been the most successful in the company’s history. All goals have been exceeded during the first four months and this without Nextory having had the opportunity to visit the country. – In terms

    Nextory enters agreement with the Norwegian publisher Aschehoug

    Nextory and Aschehoug, which is one of "the big three" publishers in Norway, have now agreed to enter a distribution agreement. After launch, Nextory will be able to offer Norwegian subscribers the largest selection of audiobooks and e-books.Nextory plans to launch in Norway during the second quarter of the year. In addition to titles from Aschehoug, Nextory subscribers will also be able to listen to books from several other publishers, including Cappelen Damm, Strawberry, Vigmostad & Björke, Kagge, Samlaget and Goliat. – We are happy that Aschehoug is onboard when we launch in Norway

    Nextory is preparing to launch in Norway - agreement signed with Cappelen Damm

    Nextory and Norway's largest publisher Cappelen Damm have agreed to enter a distribution agreement. Nextory can now also reveal that a launch in Norway will take place before the summer of 2021. When launching the Norwegian Nextory app, Cappelen Damm's large audiobook catalog will be available to readers and listeners in Norway. Nextory is now available in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and The Netherlands. Norway will be the eighth market launch for the book service and in 2021 there are plans to launch in several other European countries. – We are very

    Nextory is live in the Netherlands

    Nextory's app is now available in the Netherlands, which is the seventh new market for the streaming service. The launch further strengthens Nextory's presence outside of the Nordic region, and right from the start Nextory has a broad catalog with over 200,000 Dutch and English audiobooks and eBooks.Nextory has received a warm welcome from the Dutch publishers. From the beginning, the streaming service has the majority of all digitalized books that are published in the Netherlands. The catalog contains everything from the hottest new books to beloved classics and popular children's books.

    Nextory raises SEK 165 million for continued expansion in Europe

    Nextory is raising new funds to finance its rapid growth and continued international expansion. A total of SEK 165 million is now being added to the company. CNI and Erik Selin are among the new owners. Several existing investors are also investing, such as Industrifonden and Acacia. Nextory is the fastest growing digital book service in the Nordics and has almost doubled its customer base during this year compared to the previous year. At the same time, sales of books in digital subscription services in Sweden increased by 32 percent from January to August compared with the same period

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