Alison Larkin's narration of this ode to all things mushroom reflects the author's love of fungi. Whitely describes the many "fungal miracles" without getting bogged down in scientific details. Larkin has as much fun describing how to cook a favorite mushroom dish as she does reminding listeners that penicillin has saved millions of lives. She maintains the author's jazzed energy--whether she's talking about plastic-eating fungi living in landfills or exploring how to make bricks from compressed mushrooms grown in recycled coffee grounds. This isn't an academic tome, but it includes current research on the mycelium network that allows plants and trees to share information and nutrients. Whether you're a cook or a mushroom farmer, a truffle aficionado or a forager, this is a deliciously fun listen.
Pub Date: 2021
Duration: 3 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN:
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
With his deep voice, capable of a rumble here and there, narrator David Colacci is well suited to this quintessential American story. Journalist David Philipps offers a look at our nation's wild horses and their future outlook. Their survival depends on the clarifying of myth and history and a clear-eyed examination of government policies. Though billed as a history of the mustang, in many ways, this is a story about wildness, belonging, and the right to be free. As such, Colacci's unhurried, thoughtful performance effectively balances detailed research, targeted investigation, and personal reflection, providing an engaging listen that highlights the significant challenges of modern-day conservation efforts and government policy.
Pub Date:
Duration: 12 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781681688503
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
No one is better than Sir David Attenborough at communicating authentic awe and wonder at discoveries in the natural world. So it's no surprise that this audiobook on ocean ecosystems is an intimate and wildly informative joy ride into the sea. Attenborough, at age 99, reflects on his iconic career, including the horrific declines and astonishing recoveries he's witnessed over decades of immersion in the planet's diverse oceanic ecology. While acknowledging the certainty of climate change, Attenborough and author/narrator Colin Butfield are hopeful when describing the scientists and activists who have helped great swaths of ocean to rapidly recover from human exploitation. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for both marine life and the extraordinary body of work so exquisitely described and narrated by Attenborough.
Pub Date: 2025
Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668648223
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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