Nonfiction

A Short History of Tides

by Nadia Brennan · Narrated by Priyanka Nair · 17 hrs 18 min

★★★★☆ 4.3 · 501 ratings

A lively, accessible journey through the hidden systems that shape our world, from the people who spent their lives studying them.

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A lively, accessible journey through the hidden systems that shape our world, from the people who spent their lives studying them.

A Short History of Tides is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Nadia Brennan writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“I read it in one sitting.” The Northern Courier

Publisher	Fernwood & Co.
Publication date	March 2026
Narrator	Priyanka Nair
Length	17 hrs 18 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-57630-927-7
Genre	Nonfiction
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 3, 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.

Isla F. · Sep 3, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. A Short History of Tides is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Dana K. · Jun 6, 2026 · Verified buyer

Nadia Brennan

Portland, OR

Nadia Brennan grew up in Portland, OR and spent years as a high-school librarian before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in Meridian Review and Meridian Review. They now live in Providence, RI with a garden full of tomatoes.

Open Shelf Award winner