Poetry & Essays

A Field Guide to Staying

by Imani Hale · Narrated by Callum Draper · 16 hrs 48 min

★★★★★ 4.7 · 2,695 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 Staying is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Imani Hale writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

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Publisher	Copperleaf Audiobooks
Publication date	October 2026
Narrator	Callum Draper
Length	16 hrs 48 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-10974-806-2
Genre	Poetry & Essays
Language	English

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★★★☆☆ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Jordan L. · Jul 13, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. A Field Guide to Staying is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Beth A. · Feb 2, 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. · Jan 25, 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. · Jun 24, 2026 · Verified buyer

Imani Hale

Duluth, MN

Imani Hale grew up in Duluth, MN and spent years as a high-school librarian before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Lantern and Harbor City Gazette. They now live in Galveston, TX with a very old dog.