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The image shows a creative composition featuring a pair of black over-ear headphones resting on a circular arrangement of open books. The books are fanned out evenly, their pages splayed and facing outward to form a radial pattern, resembling a blooming flower or sunburst when viewed from above. The headphones are placed neatly at the center, their ear cups resting symmetrically on the edges of two books, symbolizing the concept of audiobooks or the fusion of literature and sound. The color palette is warm and natural, with tones of beige, brown, and cream from the book pages contrasting against the sleek black of the headphones. The background is softly blurred, keeping the viewer’s focus on the harmonious blend of reading and listening.

How to Choose an Audiobook for Low Vision Readers

29 October 2025 No Comments

How to Choose an Audiobook for Low Vision: Narration Style, Pacing & Voice Tone For blind and low vision listeners, not all audiobooks are created

Exciting News — A RealSAM BookClub App Is Coming Soon!

16 October 2025 No Comments

We’re thrilled to share some big news: a dedicated RealSAM BookClub app is on its way! For the past few months, we’ve been listening

An overhead view of an autumn-style meal spread out on a round wooden table. Dishes containing mashed potatoes, gravy, sliced turkey, rolls, roasted vegetables (like broccoli), and sliced meats (possibly ham or roast beef) are arranged on numerous plates and bowls, arranged amongst fallen leaves. A hand can be seen reaching to grab a serving utensil, suggesting the food is being shared. The arrangement is somewhat informal but also organized, designed for family-style sharing. A cloth napkin is folded in the background. The lighting is diffused and warm, casting soft shadows. RealSAM's accessible cooking tips helped to make this delicious autumnal feast.

Autumn Cooking Tips for Accessible Cooking

16 October 2025 No Comments

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy warm, comforting meals. For blind and partially sighted cooks, preparing seasonal dishes can be both simple and

the image depicts a wide landscape shot of a forest path, with the foreground dominated by fallen leaves of various shades of red, orange, and yellow. The mid-ground showcases the dense canopy of trees, their branches laden with foliage in a kaleidoscope of autumnal colors. The background fades into a soft, hazy depth, hinting at more trees beyond. The light seems to emanate from above and slightly to the left, casting dappled light and shadows throughout the scene, creating depth and dimension.

5 Autumn Experiences for the Blind and Low Vision Community

9 October 2025 No Comments

Discover safe, accessible, and sensory ways for the blind and low vision community to enjoy autumn — from cosy routines to outdoor fun. Explore 5

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September Book Club Discussion Time

2 October 2025 No Comments

It’s discussion time! September’s RealSAM BookClub prompts are now live, and we can’t wait to hear what you thought of this month’s reads. Our September

A navy blue number 7 features the text "Surprising Facts About Audiobooks You Probably Didn’t Know" written on it in a bold, dark font. Next to the number and text is a stylized representation of a book with a play button and headphones/ The headphones and book graphic are colored in vibrant, saturated shades. The background is a gradient of light turquoise-blue.

7 Surprising Facts About Audiobooks You Probably Didn’t Know

24 September 2025 No Comments

Discover quirky and surprising facts about audiobooks — from Agatha Christie’s first talking book to astronauts listening in space! Audiobooks are everywhere these days

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The Ultimate Guide to Accessible Reading in 2025: Audiobooks, Braille, and Beyond

11 September 2025 No Comments

Explore the best accessible reading options for blind and low vision readers in 2025 — from audiobooks to braille and smart tech like RealSAM.

The image is showing the covers of the September RealSAM accessible BookClub reading picks. The cover of each book is displayed in the centre of a star, with the words ‘September Monthly Picks’ dispersed around the stars. The book covers are displayed against a grey— red gradient background.

RealSAM BookClub: Autumn Reading Picks

11 September 2025 No Comments

Thrills, history, and heart… As Autumn rolls in, the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, September feels like the perfect month to curl

A Day in the Life of My Pocket: An Article by Red Szell

18 February 2021 No Comments

In his latest article, find out how Red is using his Pocket to fill his weekends in lockdown! ”It’s Saturday as I write this; the

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Listen to the Radio on In Your Pocket: An article by Red Szell

13 January 2021 No Comments

In his second Blog, RNIB Connect Radio presenter, Red Szell, explores how easy it is to access Radio Stations on In Your Pocket. And has

RNIB Connect Radio 5 Jan 2020: Nicky Cockburn chats to Allan Russell

5 January 2021 No Comments

In Your Pocket ”Poster Girl” Nicky Cockburn chats to Allan Russell about how easy it is to access the latest news and her favourite books

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Learning to Use In Your Pocket – an article by Red Szell

4 January 2021 No Comments

We’re delighted to welcome renowned writer and broadcaster Red Szell to the In Your Pocket team. Red hosts Read On, the audiobook show on RNIB

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