Naxos AudioBooks is a renowned brand that brings literature to life through their exceptional collection of audiobooks. Established in 1994 by Klaus Heymann and Nicolas Soames, their aim was to make classic literature accessible to all by combining it with classical music on CD and cassette. From the beginning, they focused on the key works of Western literature, including renowned authors like Homer, Dante, Milton, Austen, Dickens, Melville, Shakespeare, and many others.

Naxos AudioBooks is committed to expanding its collection of high-quality audiobooks and has earned a reputation for their fine recordings by exceptional classical actors and experienced 'radio' voices. Their recordings have received numerous awards for their excellent readings, clever use of classical music, and overall presentation. They offer a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, junior classics, young adult classics, collections, and sets.

The brand is particularly acclaimed for their ambitious unabridged projects, such as Jane Austen's Emma read by Juliet Stevenson and Tolstoy's War and Peace read by Neville Jason. Naxos AudioBooks continues to grow their collection and aims to distribute their audiobooks through various new media platforms