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RECORDED BOOKS ANNOUNCES DOWNING RESIGNATION

Prince Frederick, MD, August 22, 2008 ---- Recorded Books, LLC (RB) announced today that
Brian Downing, Publisher and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business
Development, has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities.

R. Scott Williams, RB’s President and CEO said, “The Company appreciates Brian’s many
contributions to Recorded Books’ success over his 14-year tenure, and wishes him every success
in his new endeavors. Brian leaves behind a much stronger organization than the one he first
joined in 1994, and the management team is eager to build on the initiatives and innovations he
fostered here to grow RB’s already broad and deep offerings of audio and digital media products and services to libraries, schools, and consumers.”

About Recorded Books:
Recorded Books, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products to public and university libraries and schools, in
cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Over 8,000 titles are available for adults, children, and young adults in English and Spanish languages narrated by professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books also distributes music, educational lectures, independent films, and nonfiction films on DVD. Packaging is designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free marc records are available. For more information, visit www.recordedbooks.com.


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