Something to Look Forward To, Fannie Flagg
Something to Look Forward To, Fannie Flagg
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Something to Look Forward To
Fictions

Author: Fannie Flagg

Narrator: Fannie Flagg

Unabridged: 7 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/19/2025

Synopsis

A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world—from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these warmhearted, always surprising stories about people who are finding clever ways to deal with the curveballs life sometimes throws at us.

Velma in Kansas, a loving great-grandmother, struggles to bridge generational gaps with her family. We cheer for Helen, in Ithaca, New York, who takes an audacious course of action when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. In Bent Fork, Wyoming; in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in Tucson, Arizona; and in towns and cities all across America, people figure out inventive ways to overcome obstacles to happiness. And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Special Agent Frawley is studying the mysteries of being human from an original perspective.

With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.

About Fannie Flagg

For anyone who is a bit older, the name Fannie Flagg is quite a familiar one. It was common to see her on various television shows in the 70's and 80's. Her crowning glory however, was her novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. What a very unique, unforgettable story line carried out by colorful characters. It was so well done that it was adapted into the 1991 motion picture, Fried Green Tomatoes. It gave her an Academy Award nomination for her screenplay adaptation.

Flagg was born, Patricia Neal, but when she was applying for membership in the Screen Actor's Guild, she found out that her name was already registered by the famous actress, Patricia Neal. Flagg was born in Birmingham, Alabama where she spent most of her growing up days. As she had the encouragement of her father, Flagg became interested in writing and performing at a young age. She wrote her first play at the age of 10. When she was a teen, she entered the Miss Alabama Pageant, and won a scholarship to a local acting school for one year. After school, Flagg began hosting a local morning show on TV in Birmingham. Then, came her move to New York, when she was denied a pay raise by the local station.

Flagg distinguished herself as an actor and writer in television, films, and theater. She wrote the NY Times bestsellers.......Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!, and Standing in the Rainbow. She was nominated for the Academy and Writer's Guild of America Awards, and won the Scripter's Award. Flagg lives in California and Alabama.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook on August 17, 2025

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On: The Book Review Crew Blog There is something warm and comforting about a Fannie Flagg book. Everyone has heard of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and I loved that one, but she has also written numerous other books that I have loved. This collection......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on July 05, 2025

I received a free copy of, Something to Look Forward To, by Fannie Flagg, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I usually have something to look forward to, it helps get through a long day of work. Fannie Flagg has 30 short stories about normal American people. doing the......more

Goodreads review by Di on August 08, 2025

I have been a Fannie Flagg fan for years. When I saw this new book, I jumped at the chance to read it. I didn't take the time to read the book blurb. It took me by surprise that this was a book of short stories. The stories were about regular people, some a little bit quirky, most of them dealing wit......more

Goodreads review by debbicat *made of stardust* on August 17, 2025

Fannie Flagg has a gift for weaving stories that blend humor, warmth, and a touch of nostalgia. The stories the reader finds here continue this tradition of creating memorable characters and a comfortable sense of community. The novel reminds readers that even in the face of challenges, there is alw......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on August 04, 2025

**My thanks to Random House for providing me with an advanced review copy via NetGalley** 2 stars A short-story cycle centered on the experience of aging in the contemporary world and the many divides between arbitrary groups, especially generational ones, Something to Look Forward To promises—but d......more

Quotes

“Fannie Flagg is a national treasure. There is no one like Fannie and there never will be. Her short story collection, Something to Look Forward To, is a high-octane literary road trip of small towns, with their most colorful characters and their juicy antics. Rascals, special agents, oddballs, weather girls, and missing relatives are just a few of the glorious guests at this covered-dish feast. It’s pure Fannie, which means it's the best there is!”—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como

“Something to Look Forward To is a book I looked forward to reading since I am a huge fan of Fannie Flagg’s writing. It’s a wonderful read . . . funny, sad, surprising, and intriguing. Fannie’s characters jump off the page and into your heart. She continues to delight and amaze.”—Carol Burnett, New York Times bestselling author of In Such Good Company

“Charming . . . In these homespun tales, Flagg channels her characters’ fear of change and offers a genuine sense of hope. The author’s fans will love this.”—Publishers Weekly

“Flagg’s first collection of stories after many popular novels features the sweet, quirky characters and whimsical predicaments she’s known for. . . . Gently humorous . . . Flagg’s comforting, nostalgic storytelling may be just the ticket.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Enjoyable . . . Some of the best stories include two women turning the tables on a carjacker; a mother who realizes she’s never liked her adult children; an older woman’s drastic plan to avoid bankruptcy; and a man who awakens to discover he’s been reincarnated as a grub worm. . . . Satisfying comfort food–like character studies.”—Library Journal

“Readers will be charmed. . . . Told with plenty of humor and heart, these homespun vignettes offer the quirky characters and feel-good situations that Flagg is known for; her fans will be pleased.”—Booklist


Praise for Fannie Flagg

“You are always aware that a star is at work. [Flagg] has that gift that certain people from the theater have, of never boring the audience. She keeps it simple, she keeps it bright, she keeps it moving right along—and, most of all, she keeps it beloved.”—The New York Times

“Flagg’s down-home wisdom, her affable humor and her long view of life offer a pleasant respite in nerve-jangling times.”—People

“What [Flagg] writes about, time and again, are the touching, terrifying, heartbreaking, hysterical, extraordinary, everyday things that make us human.”—Southern Living

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