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The Fixer Upper

By: Mary Kay Andrews
Narrated by: Isabel Keating
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Publisher's summary

The delightful New York Times best-selling author returns with a hilarious novel about one woman's quest to fix up her house and her life.

After a political scandal, fledgling lobbyist Dempsey Jo Killebrew is left almost broke, unemployed, and homeless. She reluctantly accepts to refurbish Birdsong, the old family place in Guthrie, Georgia. But, oh, is Dempsey in for a surprise. "Bird Droppings" would more aptly describe the moldering Pepto Bismol - pink dump. There's also a murderously grumpy old lady who has claimed squatter's rights and isn't moving out. Ever.

Furthermore, everyone in Guthrie seems to know Dempsey's business, from a smooth-talking real-estate agent to a cute former lawyer who owns the local newspaper. It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the pesky FBI agents who show up on Dempsey's doorstep, hoping to pry information about her ex-boss from her. All Dempsey can do is roll up her sleeves and get to work. And before long, what started as a job of necessity somehow becomes a labor of love and, ultimately, a journey that takes her to a place she never expected - back home again.

©2009 Whodunnit, Inc. (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

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Entertaining!

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It was a good story. I was kept entertained.

Which character – as performed by Isabel Keating – was your favorite?

Isabel Keating is amazing.

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Great story, amazing narration!

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Loved the characters, didn't want book to end!

Ella Kate made me laugh out loud while driving! Great story and love the way Mary Andrews creatively weaves in design and entrepreneurship in her books!

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Love Me some Ella Kate

Great story, my first by Mary Andrews, so glad I found a Southern story teller. Can't wait to read another.

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4 stars overall

Narrator played multiple character voices. Story was good but not many funny parts. was mostly a drama that dragged on before it got to the end. Title is a bit misleading.

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Sweet

What’s set apart this cute, sweet but predictable story was the narration. Isabell Keating is amazing! Her distinct voices, pacing, inflection and total mastery of all the different characters, both female and male, made this recording a joy to listen to. I will be looking for more of her work. Nice little surprise ending and the recipes were helpful too.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed!

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The story line was interesting, and the characters well developed and just plain entertaining. I love the South! And the narrator made it come alive.

Who was the most memorable character of The Fixer Upper and why?

I loved Ella Kate

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good book,

loved the story line, hated the narrator! the ending could have used some more detail

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A little unrealistic

This is way too sappy sweet and unrealistic in every day life but a good story nonetheless

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Great

I loved this one!
It was a bit predictable, but really good and enjoyable.
Bravo, MKA!

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Really Good

Really good read. Good story line and interesting characters and fleshed out well Characters you can care about

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