My Kind of Place
Offbeat travel through humanity’s weirdest corners
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Quick Facts
| Author | Susan Orlean |
| Narrator | Susan Orlean |
| Runtime | 4h50m |
| Published | September 28, 2004 |
| Rating | 3.6 / 5 (16 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Travel & Tourism, Travel Writing & Commentary |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
*My Kind of Place* isn’t your typical travelogue—it’s a backstage pass to the world’s most fascinating subcultures, guided by Susan Orlean’s razor-sharp curiosity. This collection of essays whisks listeners from a taxidermy convention in Missouri to the neon-lit underbelly of Bangkok’s go-go bars, all while Orlean’s narration—dry, intimate, and occasionally wry—makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on a brilliant friend’s late-night stories. What sets this apart is her knack for finding the extraordinary in the overlooked: a Moroccan donkey market, a Japanese kindergarten’s graduation ceremony, or the quiet desperation of a Midwestern animal auction. It’s travel writing as cultural anthropology, minus the pretension.
The audiobook’s strength lies in Orlean’s delivery—her pacing is unhurried but never sluggish, her tone oscillating between amused detachment and genuine warmth. At just under five hours, it’s a bite-sized global tour, perfect for listeners who crave armchair adventure without the fluff. That said, this isn’t a cozy escape; Orlean’s lens often lingers on the melancholic or absurd, making it ideal for those who prefer their travel writing with a side of existential musing. If you’ve ever wondered what connects a Bengali tiger handler to a Midwestern show-dog groomer, this is your audiobook.
Why Listen to My Kind of Place?
- Expert narration by Susan Orlean brings every character and scene to life across 4h50m of immersive audio.
- Highly rated at 3.6 stars by 16 listeners.
- Free with your Audible trial — keep the audiobook forever even if you cancel.
- Perfect for commutes, workouts, and relaxation. Listen anywhere, anytime.
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