Books, back in your life.
RealSAM BookClub is a monthly or annual audiobook subscription for blind and partially sighted people in the UK, with access to RNIB Reading Services, Librivox, podcasts and radio — from £5.99/month.
Just say what you want to hear, and it plays. No menus, no typing, no tech skills needed.
Supported by RNIB
See BookClub in action
Watch how members use their voice to find and play a book in seconds — no typing, no menus to learn.
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How it works
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Choose your plan
Pay monthly or save with an annual plan. No long contracts.
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Create your account
Takes about two minutes. Built to work with your screen reader.
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Say what you want to hear
Use your voice, or the app, on your phone, computer or smart speaker.
Choose a plan and enter your details
- Takes about 2 minutes
- Screen-reader friendly checkout
- Cancel anytime
What's included
RNIB Reading Services
Over 40,000 audiobooks for adults and children.
Librivox collection
Over 20,000 classic audiobooks, narrated by volunteers worldwide.
Torch Trust
A specialist collection focused on faith and spiritual life.
Podcasts
A global selection, handpicked for blind and low-vision listeners.
Live radio
Your favourite stations, streamed live.
Community
Virtual meetups, voice reviews, and recommendations from other members.
Real stories, real listeners
"When I lost my sight, I thought my reading days were over. BookClub brought them back. I feel part of something again."
"My mum, who's partially sighted, listens every day now. She's discovered new authors and joined the online chats."
"I just say what I want, and it plays on my RealSAM Pocket or through Alexa. No stress."
Who it's for
Over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss. Many are lifelong readers who face barriers with traditional book formats — BookClub is built around listening instead.
People who are blind or have low vision
Older adults adjusting to sight loss
Carers and family members
Anyone who prefers to listen
What makes RealSAM BookClub different
Unlike a general audiobook service, RealSAM BookClub is built specifically for blind and partially sighted listeners: it's voice-first rather than screen-first, includes RNIB's specialist library alongside Librivox and Torch Trust in one subscription, and every plan is ad-free. It's a RealSAM product built in partnership with RNIB, rather than a mainstream retail audiobook app adapted for accessibility afterwards.
Why members love it
New content every week
Discover something new every time you log in.
You're in control
No ads, no distractions, just great stories.
Join the Facebook group
An online place to connect, review and recommend titles with other members.
Join the group on FacebookAvailable everywhere
One subscription. Your phone, computer or smart speaker — pick up listening wherever you left off.
Common questions
Do I need any special equipment or tech skills?
No. You can use your voice to ask for what you want. It works on a phone, computer, smart speaker, or a RealSAM Pocket device — whichever you already have.
Is checkout accessible with a screen reader?
Yes — the sign-up form is built and tested to work with screen readers including VoiceOver, TalkBack and NVDA. If you hit a problem, our support team can also sign you up over the phone.
What's the difference between monthly and annual?
Both give identical access to the full library. Annual billing is £49.99 a year, saving £21.89 compared to paying monthly.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time — just contact our support team and they'll take care of it.
Do you offer a free trial?
We don't currently offer a free trial. If you're unsure whether BookClub is right for you, our support team is happy to talk you through it before you join.
Ready to start listening?
Join members already enjoying books again — from £5.99 a month.
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