Free Audiobook : Tell Me Everything, By Elizabeth Strout

With her signature understanding of the human experience and the power of unspoken moments, Elizabeth Strout returns to Crosby, Maine, revisiting beloved characters like Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and others. Together, they navigate a shocking crime, fall in love while choosing separation, and contemplate the question posed by Lucy Barton: “What does anyone’s life mean?”

As autumn sets in, town lawyer Bob Burgess finds himself entangled in a murder investigation, representing a lonely man accused of killing his mother. At the same time, he forms a profound friendship with writer Lucy Barton, who lives nearby with her ex-husband, William. Lucy and Bob take long walks by the sea, sharing their deepest fears, regrets, and reflections on life’s missed opportunities. Meanwhile, Lucy meets the formidable Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement home. The two women spend afternoons together, recounting stories of people they’ve known—lives that have gone unnoticed, but through their retelling, find new meaning.

In Elizabeth Strout’s latest work, the ordinary moments of life are illuminated, showing how even the quietest connections can carry the deepest significance.