Enchantment by Katherine May

Enchantment

Rediscover wonder in a distracted world

Written byKatherine May
Length6h05m
Release dateMarch 7, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (828 ratings)

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AuthorKatherine May
NarratorCariad Lloyd, Katherine May, Rebecca Lee
Runtime6h05m
PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (828 ratings)
CategoriesBiographies & Memoirs, Science & Engineering, Science, Nature & Ecology, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Katherine May’s *Enchantment* isn’t another self-help slog—it’s a love letter to the overlooked magic in everyday life. With the precision of a scientist and the curiosity of a child, May stitches together memoir, folklore, and quiet observation to argue that enchantment isn’t some mystical relic, but a muscle we can flex. Think of it as *Walden* for the TikTok age: a call to pause, to taste the air, to notice how the light slants through your window like a cathedral’s stained glass. The prose is lush but never pretentious, weaving personal anecdotes with hard science (did you know mushrooms have their own internet?) in a way that feels like eavesdropping on a brilliant, eccentric friend over tea. This isn’t fluff; it’s a survival guide for a world that’s forgotten how to look up.

The audiobook elevates May’s work with layered narration from Cariad Lloyd, Rebecca Lee, and the author herself. Lloyd’s smooth, measured cadence grounds the more abstract passages, while Lee’s playful inflections lift the lighter moments—like when May describes chasing moths with a torch as an adult. The three voices blend seamlessly, creating the illusion of a podcast or documentary, which makes the experience feel intimate rather than didactic. It’s the rare audiobook that rewards active listening; you’ll want to rewind to savor a particularly vivid metaphor or a jaw-dropping fact about tardigrades.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I started *Enchantment* skeptical—another book about slowing down?—but May’s blend of vulnerability and wit hooked me fast. Her chapter on her son’s obsession with dinosaurs isn’t just endearing; it’s a masterclass in reframing the mundane. The narration tripped me up at first: switching between Lloyd, Lee, and May felt jarring until I realized it mirrors the book’s core idea—that enchantment is everywhere, if we let different perspectives in. Lee’s performance shines brightest, especially during the fungi section, where her excitement feels contagious, like a mycologist let loose in a spore shop. That said, the audiobook’s biggest strength is also its weakness. The three-narrator approach occasionally disrupts the flow, making some transitions feel abrupt. And while May’s prose is poetic, a few passages verge on the overly lyrical—like when she compares grief to a tide, a metaphor that’s well-worn territory. Still, the production is crisp, with subtle ambient sounds (rustling leaves, distant owl calls) that immerse you without overpowering. If you’re craving a book that reminds you to pay attention—to your garden, your commute, even your own breath—this is it. Just don’t rush through; enchantment, like good tea, needs time to steep.

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