Audiobooks for Camping

The High Sierra

A Love Story

By: Kim Stanley Robinson
Narrated by: Kim Stanley Robinson
Length: 16 hours 30 minutes

A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder).
 
Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a... Read more

Vesper Flights

By: Helen Macdonald
Narrated by: Helen Macdonald
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“This audio book was my daily meditation. It is the perfect way to wrap up 2020. Soothing and inspirational, I am recommending to all my friends and family. Read more

My Heart Is a Chainsaw

By: Stephen Graham Jones
Narrated by: Cara Gee
Length: 13 hours 3 minutes

“I love, love, love Stephen Graham Jones and this latest is no exception. An incredible homage to slasher films, this book is perfect for any horror fan. And the audio is AMAZING! Cara Gee gives voice to Jade in such a way that I honestly can't imagine anyone else reading this now. It's an absolute pleasure to listen to her read this! Read more

In the Shadow of the Mountain

A Memoir of Courage

By: Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Narrated by: Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Length: 15 hours 32 minutes

“In the Shadow of the Mountain intertwines the lives of sexual assault survivors with Vasquez-Lavado’s experience leading these survivors to summit Mount Everest. A collective story of perseverance, community, and healing. Read more

Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World

Essays

By: Barry Lopez
Narrated by: James Naughton & Rebecca Solnit
Length: 10 hours 7 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A “lyrical” (Chicago Tribune) final work of nonfiction from the National Book Award–winning author of Arctic Dreams and Horizon, a literary icon whose writing, fieldwork, and mentorship inspired generations of writers and activists.
 
“Mesmerizing . . . a master observer . . . whose insight and moral clarity have... Read more

A Walk in the Woods

Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

By: Bill Bryson
Narrated by: Rob McQuay
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaining guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and... Read more

The Hearts of Men

A Novel

By: Nickolas Butler
Narrated by: Adam Verner
Length: 11 hours 56 minutes

“If you read Shotgun Lovesongs, you know that two of Butler's strengths are his rich Wisconsin settings and his ability to probe the depths of men's friendships. His new novel, an epic about three generations at a Boy Scout camp in the North Woods, takes it to the next level. It starts with the bullied Nelson, who finds purpose in the Scouts and... Read more

Saving Yellowstone

Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America

By: Megan Kate Nelson
Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell
Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

“Acclaimed historian, Megan Kate Nelson, delivers an engaging and fascinating book. She examines Reconstruction through the viewfinder of the creation of Yellowstone National Park. A scientific explorer, a banking tycoon and a Native American Chief make up the majority of the threads in the book but there are plenty of other interesting... Read more

Fox & I

An Uncommon Friendship

By: Catherine Raven
Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

"Mysterious and magical." ―Wall Street Journal

“[A] book everyone will be talking about… [A] real-life friendship that mirrors the one between Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince and his fox, full of tenderness and understanding." ―The New York Times

“Entrancing…. Raven’s gorgeous account of her bond with a fox while living in a remote cabin... Read more

The Call of the Wild and Free

Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child’s Education, A New Way to Homeschool

Wild and Free

By: Ainsley Arment
Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded... Read more

Camp Murderface

By: Saundra Mitchell & Josh Berk
Narrated by: Tara Sands & Maxwell Glick
Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

Summer camp turns sinister in Camp Murderface, a spooky middle grade read perfect for fans of scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. The year: 1983. The place: Ohio. The camp: Scary as heck. Camp Sweetwater is finally reopening, three decades after it mysteriously shut down. Campers Corryn Quinn and Tez Jones have each had more... Read more

MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Narrow Escapes & More Close Calls

Campfire Stories

By: Steven Rinella
Narrated by: Steven Rinella & the Contributors
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes

Ten harrowing firsthand tales of survival from the creators of the New York Times bestselling audio collection MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls.

In Campfire Stories: Narrow Escapes & More Close Calls, storytellers take us from Florida to the Northern Rockies to the Arctic Ocean with wild and true stories, a reminder that the... Read more

A Stranger's Game

By: Colleen Coble
Narrated by: Liz Hill
Length: 7 hours 13 minutes

Wealthy hotel heiress Torie Bergstrom comes to Jekyll Island certain her friend Lisbeth's death wasn't an accident—but Torie gets more than she bargained for when the killer begins to play mind games with her in this gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn’t been back to Georgia since... Read more

The Anatomy of Desire

A Novel

By: L. R. Dorn
Narrated by: Santino Fontana, Shelby Young, Marin Ireland, JD Jackson, Dan Bittner, Vikas Adam, Gabra Zackman, Fred Berman, Darrell Dennis, Oliver Wyman, Jonathan Davis, Hillary Huber, Lisa Flanagan & Sharahn LaRue
Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

“This is a great modern retelling of An American Tragedy!I thoroughly enjoyed the format. It reads like an episode of Law and Order. Social media has made an indelible mark on our modern landscape, including even...crimes of passion. I listened to the audio version. It’s a veritable ‘who’s who’ of audible superstars. Fans of audio books will... Read more

Trust Me

By: Kelly Irvin
Narrated by: Tiffany Williams
Length: 11 hours 50 minutes

Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?A decade ago, Delaney Broward discovered her brother’s murdered body at the San Antonio art co-op he founded with friends. Her artist boyfriend, Hunter Nash, went to prison for the murder, despite his not-guilty plea.This morning, Hunter... Read more

Relative Justice

By: Robert Whitlow
Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
Length: 11 hours 55 minutes

For the attorneys at Cobb and Cobb, the pursuit of justice is about more than legal expertise; it’s a family matter.David Cobb is not a typical lawyer—he’s more interested in dispensing God’s wisdom than pertinent legal advice. High-stakes litigation is way outside his comfort zone.For many years Zeke Caldwell has been concocting home remedies... Read more

We Were Kings

By: Court Stevens
Narrated by: McKenzie Fetters
Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

A twenty-year-old crime, an accelerated death penalty, and an elitist family cover-up: Nyla races against the death row clock to save a woman the world is rooting for . . . and against. Which side will you choose?Twenty years ago, eighteen-year-old Francis Quick was convicted of murdering her best friend, Cora King, and sentenced to death. Now... Read more

One Green Thing

Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet

By: Heather White
Narrated by: Heather White & Diana Batarseh
Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

The climate crisis and its resulting eco-anxiety is the biggest challenge of our time. The anxiety that comes with worrying about how environmental harm will impact our—and our children’s—lives can be overwhelming. Learn how to balance practicing daily sustainability actions while caring for your own eco-anxiety in this revolutionary book from... Read more

The Next Everest

Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb Again

By: Jim Davidson
Narrated by: Jim Davidson & Tim Campbell
Length: 12 hours 33 minutes

This program includes excerpts read by the author.

One of Atlas & Boots' Top 10 Adventure Travel Books of 2021

A dramatic account of the deadly earthquake on Everest—and a return to reach the summit.

On April 25, 2015, Jim Davidson was climbing Mount Everest when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake released avalanches all around him and his team,... Read more

Once There Were Wolves

A Novel

By: Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

“Inti has always relied on tough, talkative Aggie, whether they're with one parent surviving in the wilderness of North America or with the other, a tough cop in Australia. Her sense of security, constantly undermined by her rare neurological disorder - a tactile form of synaesthesia, is fragile at best. We can all relate to Inti's growing fears... Read more