Three explorations of the natural world, two big new memoirs (including Cher’s!) and a music biography, and a couple of mysteries from fan-favorite series round out our top audiobook picks for this month. Happy late fall listening!
WHAT THE CHICKEN KNOWS: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird
by Sy Montgomery, read by the author
Simon & Schuster Audio
Release date: November 5
Montgomery always writes fascinating and empathetic explorations of the natural world—even when it’s as close as our own backyards.
THE NAME OF THIS BAND IS R.E.M.: A Biography
by Peter Ames Carlin, read by Mike Chamberlain
Random House Audio
Release date: November 5
For the Gen Xers, a new look at the band behind “Losing My Religion” and other hits.
VANISHING TREASURES: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures
by Katherine Rundell, read by Lenny Henry, Katherine Rundell
Random House Audio
Release date: November 12
Collected essays on golden moles, pangolins, and more incredible creatures. British actor Lenny Henry narrates.
THE SERVICEBERRY: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
by Robin Wall Kimmerer, read by the author
Simon & Schuster Audio
Release date: November 19
The author of BRAIDING SWEETGRASS examines reciprocal relationships in nature and what we can learn from them.
TOOTH AND CLAW: A Longmire Story
by Craig Johnson, read by George Guidall
Recorded Books
Release date: November 19
A short story set in the Alaskan tundra with a young Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear.
NOW OR NEVER: Stephanie Plum, Book 31
by Janet Evanovich, read by Lorelei King
Simon & Schuster Audio
Release date: November 19
Spoiler alert—Stephanie has two fiancés! (Of course she does!) And, you know, some fugitives to track down.
CHER: The Memoir, Part One
by Cher, reader TBA
Harper Audio
Release date: November 19
Fans won’t want to miss this first volume of the iconic singer and entertainer’s memoir.
CITIZEN: My Life After the White House
by Bill Clinton, reader TBA
Random House Audio
Release date: November 19
Former president Clinton details his post-presidency advocacy and public service.
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