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The Secret Life of Meadows
by Clara Castellan · Narrated by Hattie Crowe · 18 hrs 30 min
★★★★★ 4.6 · 3,986 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.
The Secret Life of Meadows is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Clara Castellan writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.
“A small marvel.” The Paper Lantern
| Publisher | Harbor Lane Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 2026 |
| Narrator | Hattie Crowe |
| Length | 18 hrs 30 min |
| Format | Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available) |
| ISBN | 978-1-51242-900-3 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Language | English |
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★★★★★ Good, not great
Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Clara Castellan.
Marcus T. · Aug 9, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★☆☆ Stayed with me
I keep thinking about the ending. Clara Castellan has a real gift for the small, true detail.
Noah P. · Aug 12, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ Stayed with me
I keep thinking about the ending. Clara Castellan has a real gift for the small, true detail.
Alicia R. · Apr 12, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★☆☆ A gift to give
Bought a copy for my sister and one for myself. We've been texting about it all week.
Priya S. · Mar 26, 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.
Carlos M. · May 18, 2026 · Verified buyerClara Castellan
Charleston, SC
Clara Castellan grew up in Charleston, SC and spent years as a ferry deckhand before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Lantern and The Lantern. They now live in Savannah, GA with two cats.
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