Memoir

Notes from Cray

by Beatrix Frei · Narrated by Elena Whitlock · 12 hrs 44 min

★★★★☆ 4.2 · 5,040 ratings

After years as a tax accountant, the author walked away from everything familiar. This is the honest, funny account of what came next.

Listen as

$18.49

Ships in 1–2 business days · est. delivery in 3–5 days
Free shipping on orders over $35
Members save 10% · Join the Spine Club

After years as a tax accountant, the author walked away from everything familiar. This is the honest, funny account of what came next.

Notes from Cray is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Beatrix Frei writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“A novel that sneaks up on you and stays for weeks.” The Lantern

Publisher	Harbor Lane Press
Publication date	May 2026
Narrator	Elena Whitlock
Length	12 hrs 44 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-47898-809-8
Genre	Memoir
Language	English

4.2

★★★★☆

5,040 ratings

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. Notes from Cray is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Noah P. · May 18, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. Notes from Cray is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Carlos M. · Jul 26, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. Notes from Cray is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Isla F. · Mar 24, 2026 · Verified buyer

Beatrix Frei

Boise, ID

Beatrix Frei grew up in Boise, ID and spent years as a bus driver before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Paper Lantern and Meridian Review. They now live in Ann Arbor, MI with too many houseplants.

Meridian Medal finalist