Every Living Thing

This Pulitzer Prize-winning audiobook recounts the fascinating rivalry between two 18th-century scientists, Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon, as they pursued the monumental task of cataloging all life on Earth. Their contrasting approaches—one seeking categorization, the other embracing life's complexity—shaped enduring debates about nature, human identity, and scientific discovery. Richly researched and vividly narrated, the story highlights the lasting influence of their work and the profound legacies that continue to resonate today.