A Thousand Miles to Graceland

By: Kristen Mei Chase

Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest

The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig in this sharply funny and achingly tender debut novel about mothers, daughters, and the surprising power of Elvis.

Grace Johnson can’t escape the feeling that her life is on autopilot—until her husband announces he’s done with their marriage. Grace has a choice: wallow in humiliation . . . or reluctantly grant her outlandish mother’s seventieth birthday wish with a road trip Graceland. Buckle up, Elvis. We’re on our way.

Now the two are hightailing it from El Paso to Memphis, leaving a trail of sequins, false eyelashes, and difficult memories in their wake. Between spontaneous roadside stops to psychics, wig mishaps, and familiar passive-aggressive zingers, Grace is starting to better understand her Elvis-obsessed mama and their own fragile connection. She may even have another shot at love. Apparently the King really does work in mysterious ways. But after all these years, will it ever be possible for Grace and her mom to heal the hurts of the past?

Entertaining and sweet

This was a sweet story about a mother-daughter relationship and an entertaining listen. It's funny, touching and keeps the plot moving at a good clip. Recipe for a good audiobook!

Too slow

I couldn’t finish it. The story was too slow, the narrator’s accent was annoying, I just got bored. Listening in the car supposed to make time go by faster not slower.