Ashland, OR -- September 24th, 2025. Blackstone Publishing proudly announces that Ector County Library has launched Blackstone Unlimited Audio.
"The Ector County Library is excited to offer Blackstone Unlimited as a valuable addition to our e-materials and database collections", stated Howard Marks, Library Director. "This readily accessible resource of e-audiobooks fulfills our commitment to provide quality content and information to our community. We find that e-audiobooks are increasingly popular and requested by patrons across all ages. So, whether patrons are listening to learn something new or taking them on their next fantastical adventure, Blackstone Unlimited has something for everyone. "
Boasting the Largest Always-Available Collection of Adult and Children's downloadable audiobooks, Blackstone Unlimited Audio offers over 8000 titles, with a commitment to continuously expanding its offerings. This unparalleled library empowers patrons to delve into the works of celebrated authors such as Karin Slaughter, M.C. Beaton, Jeneva Rose, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Donna Leon, Hugh Howey, and James Clavell.
With Blackstone Unlimited, patrons can dive into their favorite audiobooks instantly. Once the app is downloaded, there are no holds and no wait times, ensuring a seamless listening experience.
Whether commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home, residents of Ector County, Texas can enjoy seamless listening on any device; their next great listen is always at their fingertips.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact: libraryservices@blackstoneaudio.com.
About Ector County Library
In 1938 several women's clubs which included the Odessa Book Club persuaded the county to refurbish the old courthouse-square jail as Odessa's first public library. From 1938 to 1942 Lila White served as organizing librarian. Started with 800 donated books, the collection tripled within one year and a children's section was added. In 1942 a new library was constructed at 622 N. Lee. From 1943 to 1963 under librarian Velma Barrett, circulation swelled and the building expanded in 1957. It functioned 39 years until a burgeoning 300,000 item inventory required a larger space at 321 West 5th in 1981. Unique library resources include southwestern history and genealogy collections. Book circulation and library patronage gate count per capita are among Texas' highest.
About Blackstone Publishing
Founded in 1987, Blackstone continues to pioneer new and creative ways to bring stories to life. With multiple New York Times Best Sellers, Grammy award-winning audio productions, and three books placed on the New York Times Best Books of the Year list, Blackstone has firmly positioned itself as one of America's fastest growing and respected publishing houses. A true independent, privately owned publisher, with offices on both coasts, Blackstone is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of storytellers and story lovers, offering hundreds of new titles each month to its catalog of 17,000+ books. The authors published are as varied as the books themselves, with works by some of the biggest names in literature including Gabriel García Márquez, Ayn Rand, Ian Fleming, George Orwell, Robert Heinlein, James Clavell, as well as more contemporary authors like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Karin Slaughter, Don Winslow, Robert Downey Jr., Jeneva Rose, Greg Harden, Norman Reedus, and many more.
