People who grew up with The Baby-Sitters Club [1] are getting their own version of ASMR. Audible has shared the exciting news that the entire book series, consisting of 131 titles, will be available as downloadable audiobooks [2] starting Aug. 13, with a presale already underway. What's more, the first five books — including the iconic Kristy's Great Idea and The Truth About Stacey — will be read by a familiar voice: actress Elle Fanning.
Ann M. Martin, who created the series about a group of girlfriends living in Stoneybrook, CT, said in a press statement, "I'm grateful and honoured to hear from fans — young and old — who have supported the series with such affection, love and nostalgia for all things BSC." She added, "I'm excited that Audible will bring the books to life in a new format for the next generation."
The news comes a few months after Netflix announced it had ordered a 10-episode, live-action adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club [4]. A release date has not yet been shared, but the series will also follow five friends and their babysitting service, although the girls will be navigating modern issues in a more contemporary setting.