When it comes to the death of a loved one, there is no easy path forward. Grieving can place significant mental strain on those who are mourning. And because everyone grieves a little differently, it can be hard to know where to turn for help or what to say to someone who is in the throes of grief. There are no simple answers.

Audiobooks on grief can offer insight to those looking for ways to support the mourning, or a bit of comfort for anyone struggling with loss themselves. These soothing, cathartic, and deeply personal listens can offer warmth and guidance when things feel particularly dark and lonely. Here are our recommendations for a few of the best audiobooks for coping with grief.

The Modern Loss Handbook
The Year of Magical Thinking
Wave
Lincoln in the Bardo
A Grief Observed
Unspoken
H Is for Hawk
From Scratch
I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye
The Long Goodbye
A Body, Undone
When Breath Becomes Air
Crying in H Mart
On Grief and Grieving
We Are Okay
Journey of Souls
After