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Poetry & Essays
A Field Guide to Almost
by Anil Verhoeven · Narrated by Simon Hartley · 12 hrs 18 min
★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1,587 ratings
Brief, bright pieces on weather, work, grief and ordinary joy. Keep it by the bed or in your coat pocket.
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Brief, bright pieces on weather, work, grief and ordinary joy. Keep it by the bed or in your coat pocket.
A Field Guide to Almost is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Anil Verhoeven writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.
“Generous, funny and wise.” Bookmarked Weekly
| Publisher | Northlight Audiobooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 2026 |
| Narrator | Simon Hartley |
| Length | 12 hrs 18 min |
| Format | Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available) |
| ISBN | 978-1-61111-763-3 |
| Genre | Poetry & Essays |
| Language | English |
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★★★★☆ A gift to give
Bought a copy for my sister and one for myself. We've been texting about it all week.
Alicia R. · Feb 1, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ Stayed with me
I keep thinking about the ending. Anil Verhoeven has a real gift for the small, true detail.
Noah P. · Aug 8, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★☆ Worth every page
A thoughtful, well-crafted audiobook. The last third is the best thing I've read this year.
Priya S. · Apr 18, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ Stayed with me
I keep thinking about the ending. Anil Verhoeven has a real gift for the small, true detail.
Jordan L. · May 24, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ Solid, with a few slow patches
Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.
Helen W. · Jul 20, 2026 · Verified buyerAnil Verhoeven
Duluth, MN
Anil Verhoeven grew up in Duluth, MN and spent years as a wildland firefighter before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in Open Shelf Quarterly and The Evening Ledger. They now live in Pittsburgh, PA with two cats.
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