Move over coastal walks and café culture, Beresfield is turning up the heat in an unexpected way, landing a top spot on Spotify’s list of Australia’s spiciest audiobook-listening locations. I know, right? Crazy!
According to new data from the streaming giant, Beresfield ranks in the national top 10 for steamy audiobook streams, joining the ranks of major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The suburb’s love affair with romantasy hits like A Court of Thorns and Roses and viral favourite Icebreaker is giving the big metros a serious run for their money.
With the spicy audiobook genre experiencing a massive 66% spike in streams over the past year, the trend is showing no signs of cooling off.
The recent announcement of a sixth instalment in Sarah J. Maas’s beloved A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and news of The Love Hypothesis getting the Hollywood treatment with actress Lili Reinhart, is only fuelling the local obsession.
Beresfield’s embrace of audio escapism speaks to a broader movement of listeners craving stories that are not only emotionally engaging but also a little bit cheeky.
And with Spotify’s newly launched Audiobooks+ in Australia, it’s easier than ever to sneak in a few chapters of fantasy-fuelled romance while walking the dog, folding laundry, or commuting through the Hunter.
Spotify says the surge is part of a wider national trend, with listeners increasingly turning to audiobooks across all genres. But it’s the romantic and racy titles that have truly captivated ears in Beresfield, proving that passion, fantasy, and a good set of headphones go a long way.
Spotify’s Audiobooks+ is now available to all Australian Premium subscribers, including Duo and Family accounts, offering access to thousands of titles, steamy or otherwise. Find out more by heading to newsroom.spotify.com.
