Your RealSAM BookClub November Listening Lineup is here!
November brings colder evenings, shorter days, and — let’s face it — the perfect excuse to curl up with an audiobook. This month, the RealSAM BookClub is all about second chances, friendship, and warmth: three uplifting listens that remind us of life’s small joys and big questions. All titles are available in RNIB Talking Books, making them fully accessible for blind and low-vision readers.
This month we’re reading…
📘 1. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Genre: Contemporary / Speculative Fiction
Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
Between life and death lies a library — and every book contains another version of your life. Nora Seed, burdened by regret, opens its shelves and begins a journey through all the lives she could have lived.
Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library blends philosophy, imagination, and comfort, offering an emotional yet hopeful listen. For many low-vision readers, its combination of calm pacing and rich narration makes it an ideal accessible choice for reflective listening.
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see — and this book helps you see possibility in every life.”
📗 2. The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Genre: Mystery / Humour
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
They’re back! Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim — the retirees of Coopers Chase — return for another hilarious and heartwarming case. This time, it’s diamonds, deception, and a few well-timed sandwiches.
Richard Osman’s trademark wit shines through, and Lesley Manville’s narration brings every character to life. It’s the kind of audiobook that feels like company — conversational, sharp, and filled with British charm.
📙 3. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Genre: Cosy Fiction / Series Starter
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
In the heart of Botswana, Precious Ramotswe opens her detective agency — armed with tea, patience, and a remarkable sense of intuition. Her investigations are small but meaningful, revealing lessons about kindness, justice, and community.
Adjoa Andoh’s narration captures the warmth and rhythm of McCall Smith’s storytelling, creating an audiobook that feels like a conversation with an old friend.
How to join in:
🎧 Listen to any (or all!) of this month’s picks.
💬 Join our Facebook group to stay up to date and connect to a community of people who read like you!
🗓️ Share your thoughts before the November Discussion Time goes live later this month.
We hope you’re as excited as we are for the RealSAM BookClub November selection… see you at the end of the month for discussion time!
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