2025 marked a year of significant transformation for digital publishing. Accessibility regulations came into force, new distribution models gained momentum, subscription reading continued to expand, and artificial intelligence reshaped conversations around rights and licensing.
As the publishing landscape evolved, StreetLib strengthened its ecosystem to help authors and publishers adapt, grow, and stay future-ready.
Here’s a look at the key milestones from 2025—and how they’re creating lasting opportunities moving into 2026.
Accessible eBooks in 2025: Tools for Production and Distribution
In 2025, digital accessibility became a turning point for the publishing industry. New regulations such as the European Accessibility Act, alongside a broader commitment to inclusive publishing, made accessible eBooks an essential standard rather than an optional enhancement.
This shift opened new opportunities for publishers and authors to expand their reach, improve discoverability, and ensure their catalogs meet evolving global requirements.
To support this transition, StreetLib strengthened its tools for producing accessible EPUB files. Through StreetLib Write, authors and publishers can create EPUBs designed with accessibility at their core, featuring proper structure, navigation, and image descriptions. Guided workflows and automated checks help simplify compliance without adding complexity to the production process.
By integrating accessibility into both production and global distribution, StreetLib enables authors and publishers to meet new standards while contributing to a more inclusive digital publishing ecosystem.
Expanding Distribution in 2025: New Global Partners
Another major area of growth in 2025 was digital distribution. StreetLib expanded its network with three key partners—BorrowBox, Libro.fm, and Bookshop.org—creating new pathways to reach readers and listeners across libraries, audiobooks, and independent bookstores.
The partnership with BorrowBox opens access to a global digital library platform used by public libraries in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Asia, strengthening opportunities for library-based discovery.
With Libro.fm, StreetLib audiobooks enter the ecosystem of independent bookstores, allowing authors to reach engaged listeners while supporting ethical, community-driven retail models.
Bookshop.org adds another important channel, enabling ebook sales through a platform that reinvests in independent bookstores and literary communities.
Together, these partnerships help StreetLib users expand discoverability, diversify revenue streams, and connect with audiences through trusted, values-driven platforms worldwide.
BookRix: Subscription-Based Reading for Indie Authors
Subscription reading continued to gain momentum in 2025, and StreetLib further expanded its ecosystem through BookRix. With the launch of the BookRix subscription app, independent authors and publishers gained access to a growing community of digital readers, particularly strong in German-speaking markets and beyond.
BookRix offers a flexible subscription model that allows readers to discover unlimited content, while authors earn based on actual reader engagement. For StreetLib users, this integration creates new monetization opportunities alongside traditional sales and library distribution.
By combining subscription access with mobile-first discovery, StreetLib and BookRix provide an additional path to reach new audiences, test reader interest, and build long-term visibility in an increasingly subscription-driven market.
AI and Publishing Rights: StreetLib’s Partnership with Amlet
We are living in the age of artificial intelligence, where creative content is increasingly analyzed, transformed, and reused by automated systems. In this rapidly evolving environment, protecting authors’ and publishers’ rights has become more critical than ever.
StreetLib’s partnership with Amlet directly addresses this challenge by introducing innovative tools for AI rights management. Through Amlet’s rights infrastructure, authors and publishers gain greater transparency and control over how their works may be used in AI training and generative technologies.
These solutions allow creators to assert permissions, monitor usage, and prepare for emerging licensing models tied to artificial intelligence—turning uncertainty into opportunity as the industry adapts to new technological realities.
For more details, check out the interview with StreetLib CEO and Amlet founder Giacomo D’Angelo.
As we move into 2026, we look forward to continuing this journey alongside the broader publishing community—developing tools, partnerships, and solutions that support sustainable growth, creative independence, and a more inclusive digital publishing ecosystem.
To learn more about StreetLib’s platform, services, and ongoing initiatives, visit streetlib.com.