My Wild Garden

This audiobook, essentially a love letter to gardening, wends its way through foliage and flowers with a sweet, affectionate tone, thanks to Arthur Morey's genuine narration. With a unique texture to his tone, Morey treats this very specific subject matter with a warmth that transcends mere reflection and allows the listener to consider larger, more personal connections with nature and its inhabitants. There is a gentle gruffness to Morey's timbre that, paired with a consistent pace, lulls one into the center of rich descriptions and creates a hypnotic effect. Yes, this is a very specialized topic for an audiobook and, yes, the details can be esoteric, but the affection for beauty and all living things is universal, and Morey's delivery amplifies that love. L.B.F. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine