Animals and Nature

Return to Nature

The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us

By: Emma Loewe
Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

“Love this mindful look at different environments and how we as people can connect with and positively impact nature around us. With an emphasis on inclusion and perspective, this book is wonderful for grounding and finding peace in the busy world around you. Read more

Fat Girls Hiking

An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability

By: Summer Michaud-Skog
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo, Joniece Abbott-Pratt & Alexandra Hunter
Length: 4 hours 13 minutes

“An invaluable guide…Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity.” —Booklist

From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt... Read more

The Comfort of Crows

A Backyard Year

By: Margaret Renkl
Narrated by: Margaret Renkl
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

“The perfect escapism listen! Narrated by the author who has a great Southern twang. A mix of essays, poems, and musings on nature told through the seasons. It made me want to go to the woods and just spend some time appreciating everything. Recommend for any nature/wildlife fan! Read more

Botanical Curses and Poisons

The Shadow-Lives of Plants

By: Fez Inkwright
Narrated by: Leslie Howard
Length: 7 hours 15 minutes

“Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants is positively packed with information -- from botanical tidbits, literary references, to historical tales. Inkwright dives into a range of nefarious and fascinating plants, examining each from A-Z. I often found myself rewinding, listening to chapters two or three times to absorb the... Read more

The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

By: John Green
Narrated by: John Green
Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

“A lovely lovely listen read by the author. This is the perfect book to take on a long walk or drive that will make you look at the world in a fresh way. Drawing on personal anecdotes, history, literature and science, Green embraces both small and big ideas and makes you grateful for things you might have once overlooked. 5/5 stars for this... Read more

The Backyard Bird Chronicles

By: Amy Tan
Narrated by: Amy Tan & Evan Sibley
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

“A very sweet read. If you’re a birder in any way, this will make you feel right at home. Same anxieties, same triumphs - it’s a blueprint for fun yet detailed observations. And of course, the beautiful descriptions of Amy Tan and the wonderful drawings from the artist she worked with. Read more

Underland

A Deep Time Journey

By: Robert Macfarlane
Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
Length: 12 hours 3 minutes

“I don’t think there is a square mile of ground on this planet where Robert Macfarlane couldn’t dig up a new, wondrous story. Underland continues the tradition of profound storytelling, reflection, and, quite simply, gorgeous writing we have come to expect from him. Macfarlane’s ventures into the underworlds of our planet, both mythical and... Read more

Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Length: 16 hours 44 minutes

“One of my all time favorite audiobooks, narrated in the author’s meditative voice. This book feels like walking through a field on a perfectly warm day. The balance of science and culture is perfect. Read more

The Lost Spells

By: Robert Macfarlane
Narrated by: Julie Fowlis, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Johnny Flynn, Chris Watson & Robert Macfarlane
Length: 40 minutes

The follow-up to the internationally bestselling sensation The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world. Since its publication in 2017, The Lost Words has enchanted readers with its poetry and illustrations of the natural world. Now, The Lost Spells, a... Read more

World of Wonders

In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

By: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Narrated by: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Length: 3 hours 30 minutes

Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the Year
A Kirkus Prize Finalist for Nonfiction
A Southern Book Prize Finalist
An NPR Best Book of 2020
An Esquire Best Book of 2020
A BookPage Best Book of 2020
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020
A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Pick for 2020
An Indie Next Pick, September 2019
A Publishers Weekly "Big Indie... Read more

Spineless

The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone

By: Juli Berwald
Narrated by: Juli Berwald
Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

“Reading Spineless made me think of Nabokov's butterflies: The subject is distant to the extent that it feels almost extraterrestrial, but the author's passion is contagious. The complexity, the evolution, and the mystery of the organism grows on you, and, suddenly, you're excited about? well, jellyfish! Spineless gives climate change a story,... Read more

Below the Edge of Darkness

A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea

By: Edith Widder, Ph.D.
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
Length: 11 hours 55 minutes

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence—the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness—and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth in this “thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure” (The New York Times Book Review). 

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE... Read more

How Far the Light Reaches

A Life in Ten Sea Creatures

By: Sabrina Imbler
Narrated by: Sabrina Imbler
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes

“How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler is badass. I never thought I'd walk away from a collection of essays about weird sea creatures with a more crystal-clear understanding of my own gender identity than I have had in years—but curious readers live to be surprised! In winding personal essay with science writing, Imbler gifts the reader... Read more

Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish

And Other Self-Care Rituals from Nature

By: Rani Shah
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 2 hours 6 minutes

A delightful guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care.

We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in... Read more

Rewilding

Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature

By: Micah Mortali
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

Reconnect with your wild essence as you awaken your innate bond with the natural world



"Rewilding is a return to our essential nature. It is an attempt to reclaim something of what we were before we used words like 'civilized' to define ourselves." —Micah Mortali



In his long-awaited book Rewilding, Kripalu director Micah Mortali brings together... Read more

Entangled Life

How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

By: Merlin Sheldrake
Narrated by: Merlin Sheldrake
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

“Do you keep hearing about all the breakthroughs happening with mushrooms and fungi, and wonder what all the fuss is about? Entangled Life is a wonderful overview of the impact mushrooms and fungi are having on a variety of urgent human endeavors. It's not just our understanding of forest ecology and mycelial networks (the "wood wide web") that... Read more

Never Home Alone

From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live

By: Rob Dunn
Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

A natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements

Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic domain is wild beyond imagination. In Never Home Alone, biologist Rob Dunn introduces us to the nearly 200,000 species living with us in our own... Read more

Taming the Potted Beast

The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant

By: Molly Williams
Narrated by: Molly Williams
Length: 6 hours 13 minutes

“A great audio to walk or garden to! The blend of plant care and world history is fascinating. Definitely worth the read for anyone interested in house plants or a fun twist on history from a plant’s view. Read more

How to Be a Good Creature

A Memoir in Thirteen Animals

By: Sy Montgomery
Narrated by: Sy Montgomery
Length: 3 hours 41 minutes

“Sy Montgomery (The Soul of an Octopus) has led a rich life, full of good creatures, and she has generously shared her experiences throughout the years. This lovely book describes some of the most beloved and memorable critters she has known and the lessons and knowledge she has gained from them. We’ve all had our lives enriched by animals and... Read more

Of Time and Turtles

Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell

By: Sy Montgomery
Narrated by: Sy Montgomery
Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

“Some indigenous people believe the earth is a turtle. It's also a totem for unity. Sy Montgomery tenderly invites us to learn more and "slip into turtle time" in one of the best new nature books of the year. Beautifully written and well researched! Read more