Bookstore at Fitger's: Carolyn's Recommendations

Accomplished

A Georgie Darcy Novel

By: Amanda Quain
Narrated by: Deva Marie Gregory
Length: 9 hours 55 minutes

“A fresh and sparkling debut with a heart the size of a marching band, Accomplished will delight and charm all of its readers. You will root for Georgie Darcy from page one as she sets out on her mission to recover from 'the Wickham Incident', and you will fall in love with the snarky wit that shines through every word of Quain's writing. Perfect... Read more

Flying Solo

A Novel

By: Linda Holmes
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

“I enjoyed this light, easy listening story. It was well narrated with a little bit of everything. It had romance, humor, a little mystery. Read more

Waxing On

The Karate Kid and Me

By: Ralph Macchio
Narrated by: Ralph Macchio
Length: 5 hours 13 minutes

“Whether you are a fan of the original 1984 Karate Kid or the 2018 Cobra Kai on Netflix, you will be well versed in this pop culture classic. Ralph Machio takes you behind the scenes of both the original film and the new series in this new book. You will discover the magic of filmography, and dedication of the actors and directors that created... Read more

Wretched Waterpark

The Sinister Summer Series: Book #1

By: Kiersten White
Narrated by: Keylor Leigh
Length: 4 hours 26 minutes

“Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl fans rejoice! There’s a new entry in the eerie, slightly bent, odd-ball middle-grade spooky stories. The Sinister Summer series by Kiersten White splashes down with Wretched Waterpark following the adventures of the aptly named Sinister-Winterbottom twins and their teen-aged sister who are dropped off at the worst... Read more

Once Upon a Wardrobe

By: Patti Callahan
Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

“8 year old, sickly George begs his sister Meg, a student at Oxford, to find and ask C.S. Lewis where the idea of Narnia came from. This charming novel is a testament to the power of stories. Those who enjoy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will feel like they are wrapped in a warm blanket before a lovely fire as they are transported to the... Read more

Happy-Go-Lucky

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris
Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

“Sedaris reading his own stories is a true treasure. He’s a master storyteller and hearing him tell his stories adds an extra layer of delight. His pauses and inflections make each story that much more hilarious or profound. Sedaris’ brand of humor and his willingness to share candid, sometimes cringy, details of his life, keep me coming back for... Read more

Idiot

Life Stories from the Creator of Help Helen Smash

By: Laura Clery
Narrated by: Laura Clery
Length: 7 hours 15 minutes

A 2020 Audie Award Finalist

From YouTube star and Facebook Video sensation Laura Clery comes a collection of comedic essays in the vein of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby and You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein.

Laura Clery makes a living by sharing inappropriate comedy sketches with millions of strangers on the Internet. She... Read more

Idiots

Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes

By: Laura Clery
Narrated by: Laura Clery
Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

A fresh, hilarious, and relatable collection of essays about everything from motherhood and marriage to sobriety and work-life balance (or imbalance) from the nationally bestselling author of the “honest, complicated” (SheKnows) Idiot.

TRIGGER WARNING: TORN EVERYTHING!

In her first book, Idiot, bestselling author Laura Clery gave us... Read more

The Recovery Agent

A Novel

By: Janet Evanovich
Narrated by: Lorelei King
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “thriller master” (Mystery and Suspense Magazine) Janet Evanovich returns with the launch of a “tense, suspenseful, funny, and wise” (Lee Child) series blending wild adventure, hugely appealing characters, and pitch-perfect humor.

Lost something? Gabriela Rose knows how to get it back. As a recovery agent,... Read more

Nothing to See Here

By: Kevin Wilson
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

“Lillian will melt your heart. Well, maybe "melt" is a bit too descriptive for the brilliant but down-on-her-luck protagonist who agrees to care for twins Roland and Bessie, who, through no fault of their own, sometimes spontaneously combust. Kevin Wilson (The Family Fang) has a talent for weird but wonderful plots, and in his telling the trio --... Read more

Death at Greenway

A Novel

By: Lori Rader-Day
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

From the award-winning author of The Day I Died and The Lucky One, a captivating suspense novel about nurses during World War II who come to Agatha Christie’s holiday estate to care for evacuated children, but when a body is discovered nearby, the idyllic setting becomes host to a deadly mystery.Bridey Kelly has come to Greenway House—the... Read more

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 9 minutes

“Unlike anything I have ever read. Stunning, masterful, epic, dark and rich! Even my friends who usually scoff at sci-fi/fantasy books, loved this one. No short synopsis will properly prepare you, just dive in. Read more

Run, Rose, Run

A Novel

By: James Patterson & Dolly Parton
Narrated by: Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, James Fouhey, Kevin T. Collins, Peter Ganim, Luis Moreno, Soneela Nankani, Ronald Peet, Robert Petkoff, Ella Turenne & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 10 hours 18 minutes

“I listened to Libro audio version with Dolly Parton reading the part of retired Nashville superstar Ruthanna, who takes young Annielee Keyes under her wing. AnnieLee has a troubled past that she won't reveal to Ruthanna or Ethan Blake (who discovered her playing in a dive-bar in Nashville and alerts his boss Ruthanna about the talented young... Read more

Playing with Myself

By: Randy Rainbow
Narrated by: Randy Rainbow
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

This program is read by the author with a special appearance from his mom.

An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life—the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes.

Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the... Read more

Black Nerd Problems

Essays

By: William Evans & Omar Holmon
Narrated by: William Evans & Omar Holmon
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

“Searingly incisive, emotionally honest, LOL funny, and delivered with intense and sincere passion. Evans and Holmon thoughtfully explore issues of representation and stereotypes in forms of entertainment that often either get disregarded or receive a free pass. Even if you don’t know your X-Men from your X-Box, you’ll find plenty of food for... Read more

All About Me!

My Remarkable Life in Show Business

By: Mel Brooks
Narrated by: Mel Brooks
Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

“I am an unabashed Mel Brooks fan, and this is everything that I wanted and more! Mel narrates his life in great and fantastic detail, from his earliest memories growing up in Brooklyn to all his Hollywood exploits and beyond. His wit and warmth exude throughout, and his stories encapsulate his long list of pranks, one of kind adventures, and... Read more

Taste

My Life Through Food

By: Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

“This was amazing. Tucci is funny, knowledgeable, inspiring, and talented. This was more than a simple memoir; he managed to expertly portray the importance of taste in his and all our lives. Bravo. Read more