Narrator Noah Galvin sounds exactly like the insecure, self-deprecating, intense young man who is at the center of this novel. Charlie works as a personal assistant for an aging movie star who is now a bestselling author. Kathi Kannon is a train wreck. She doesn't know whether she needs socks, doesn't remember whether or not knows Gene Hackman. Charlie is expected to have all the answers for her employer, who became a cultural icon for her performance as Priestess Talara in a world-famous sci-fi film. Galvin's performance is youthful, believable, and underplayed, even as the incidents grow more outrageous. The story was inspired by the author's experiences as Carrie Fisher's assistant. Galvin delivers the growing friendship, humor, tenderness, and absolute craziness of Charlie's three years with the film icon.
Pub Date: July 28, 2020
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250751768
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Berg narrates her tale of friendship with candor and wit, creating a touching portrait of one woman’s memorable view...
Author/narrator Berg delves into the life of 92-year-old Florence "Flo" Greene. Flo has been given weeks to live and writes a letter to her dearest friend and heir, Ruthie, explaining what Ruthie will find in the house when she inherits it. In this epistolary novel, Berg allows Flo to ponder the meaning of life, love, friendship, and belief. Berg’s slight accent for Flo gives the novel a folksy touch, distinguishing Flo from her new friend Theresa, who happens to be a death doula. As the two women become fast friends, Flo’s reflections grow more intimate and personal.
Berg narrates her tale of friendship with candor and wit, creating a touching portrait of one woman’s memorable view of life.Pub Date: March 17, 2026
Duration: 5 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593677643
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 24, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 2026
A layered audiobook featuring a performance that embraces every detail with dramatic skill.
Pub Date: March 10, 2026
Duration: 14 hrs, 41 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217281763
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: today
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026
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