When I was facing cataract surgery a couple of years ago, I downloaded a few free audio books from Kobo. Guess sometimes one really gets what one pays for, because both mystery authors I chose seemed to use the same boilerplate plot/story development (pretty sure a lot of it was either AI generated or plain old cut and paste LOL) I had three from each author. Anyway, what with a potentially serious complication to my surgery, I ended up needing to keep my eyes closed for 48 hours and those crappy audio books did help--when they weren't either putting me to sleep or irritating the heck out of me!! The experience definitely put me off that type of book.
However, I think I need to try again, especially for the sewing room. I also have to check out what my local library has to offer--something I have neglected lately.
And I do have a recommendation that is probably significantly different from other books you've heard. Try the Wingfield series by Canadian author Dan Needles. Eccentric small community life at its best -- and worst!!