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
Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

“Lovely and magical. I fell in love with George, Megs, Mr. Lewis, and all the wonderful, heartwarming stories they shared. Callahan does a fabulous job creating the setting and atmosphere. Fiona Hardingham's voice was delightful. Read more

Happy-Go-Lucky

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

“Another terrific collection of essays from David Sedaris, and it's as good as anything he has ever written. This time, the humorist sets his sights on gun laws, Covid-19, loneliness, his father's death, and even a Black Lives Matter march. If this seems heavy, just wait till you get to the objects inserted into rectums part! Raunchy,... 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

“This book was meant to be heard! Wilson creates a narrative in a world so sarcastic and colorful that I would taste cherry cool-aid long after I stopped reading. Flash to me doubled over in my car laughing or sobbing or both at the same time. I actually started to look forward to my hour-long commute every morning just so I could spend time with... 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

“A fast paced thriller from Patterson and Parton about a young woman, AnnieLee Keyes, who is determined to make it as a country music star. A must for country music fans! I so enjoyed Dolly Parton's voice come out in this story as Ruthanna Ryder and also in the overall arc as the book delves into the country music industry. I listened to the book... 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

“I really enjoyed their talking about all things nerd related, and I am rethinking Legend of Kora after reading their analysis of why they loved it. I listened to the audiobook version and I liked the fact that they read the audiobook themselves. 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

“As a lover of food, I snacked my way through Taste: My Life Through Food, chuckled at Stanley Tucci's puns, and found myself adding his movies to my queue for a repeat screening. His ability to describe food, history, and food on sets was thorough, entertaining, and just plain fun. His passion for good food, family time, and forming lifetime... Read more