Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan was a heartfelt and surprisingly moving read that really stayed with me. I connected deeply with Sewanee, a former actress turned audiobook narrator who’s dealing with grief, self-doubt, and the chance to open her heart again. The story mixes humor and emotion in a natural way, with just the right amount of romance, and I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world. The banter between Sewanee and her mysterious co-narrator felt genuine and fun, never forced. Whelan’s writing is thoughtful but easy to get into, and she captures the messy, real process of healing in a way that felt honest. This book made me laugh, tear up, and think about how we all carry our own stories—and how sometimes, when we least expect it, life gives us a second chance.

I love Julia Whelan’s narrations, and writing also does not disappoint! This was funny while also tackling some serious issues. The chemistry between the two main characters was also enjoyable! Overall, a great read.

Being familiar with Julia Whelan, as an author {I had read her debut novel, “My Oxford Year”} and audiobook narrator, I was excited to see this book appear on Netgalley. Though it seemed to slip down my reading list.. hence, the late review.

The, above, synopsis gives an excellent look into the story.. there’s no need for me to rehash anything, nor do I want to divulge any spoilers for future readers.

Sure there were a few predictable twists and cliches in this combination women’s fiction/rom-com. These genres even come to play within the story - our main characters, both audiobook narrators, joke about all the romance troupes they are going through {lol} Said main characters were relatable, definitely, not perfect. They dealt with several, individual & joint, struggles, and it was interesting watching how they each grew as the story progressed. Several, endearing, side characters tried to steal the show.

Overall, I enjoyed this story and will continue to keep my eye out for future works by the author.


**I received this electronic book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity!

A cozy, funny, and emotional story about audiobook narrators, love, and second chances. So many people recommended this to me and now it is on my recommendation list!

As a fan of Julia Whelan’s narrations, I was eager to listen to this book that she both wrote and narrated. Despite its serious themes, it’s also surprisingly funny.

The banter is witty, the love interests are hilarious, and Sewanee’s journey of self-acceptance is compelling. Julia Whelan’s author’s note adds extra insight, making me appreciate the story even more. I’ll definitely be looking forward to her next book!

I love listening to Julia whelan, and this book really gave her the chance to do EVERY voice she is so wonderful at. But I didn’t feel connected to either of the characters, and so much of the focus was on things outside of the romance that I couldn’t really buy into it as more than a list of tropes.

Do we all have that one favorite audiobook narrator? What would you do if you got the chance to meet your favorite? What if you've met them without ever knowing? This story explores that scenario, and it makes for a great, light, humorous read. Be prepared to fall in love!

This was a true pleasure to read. Whelan masterfully plays with well-known tropes of the romance genre like being snowed in and mistaken identities. The cleverly crafted chapter titles are a delight, and the supporting characters add a necessary depth to the story. My only complaint is that I wish the romance had been a bit spicier, but other than that I thought this was a beautiful depiction of finding love.

I love Julia Whelan as a narrator, and this was an okay story that she made work with her excellent voice work.

Great story! I loved these characters. Great depth and interactions between the main characters. I loved these the side characters as well. More than just a romance.

what a great story with no many relatable storylines. as a person with experience with having grandparents with dementia, this story really hit home!

I found this book so very interesting. I loved the realness of the story, but, I really loved learning the narrative side of audiobooks. The characters were well rounded. Sometimes with a lot of characters some get lost in the background, these did not, at all. By the end they all felt like family. To me that's a sign of a great book. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for the chance to read this advanced copy.

the characters are a little messy but that is relatable and makes them more real. the banter was fun and i liked the friendships.

This was a great book! It was not only compulsively readable...it really made me think! Sewanee's story and her love life are interesting and will keep you reading the book...but the discourse about AI and audiobooks was my favorite part! I had never even considered what AI might do to that industry as a whole. Knowing that Julia Whelan is also one of my real-life favorite audiobook narrators made the story (and the discourse) even more interesting! 4.25 stars for this one!

Julia Whelan does it again! This book takes readers behind the scenes of the audiobook industry and is a bit meta (Whelan is an esteemed audiobook narrator) in the best way. I absolutely adored this one and romance fans everywhere must pick it up!

Julia Whelan is an absolute queen. I love her narration and her writing. She can do no wrong. I hope she continues to narrate and write!

I loved this book! Julia Whelan is one of my favorites narrators, and I really enjoyed this story about that world. I will defintely read more from her.

Julia Whelan is one of my favorite audio book narrators, so when I saw this book I was really looking forward to reading it.. I enjoyed the text conversations and the overall premises but it was a little slow in parts. I felt myself skimming just to get to the next chapter. I may have enjoyed it more if I also listened to the audio version.

I thought this was a great story and a fun concept of having an audiobook narrator be the main character. It made me want to know how much did the author take from her actual experiences of being an audiobook narrator.

Julia Whelan is one of my favorite audiobook narrators and I think she did a fantastic job on this book! Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan is a delightful novel about love, self-discovery, and second chances. The story follows Sewanee, an audiobook narrator who’s lost faith in romance, as she’s pulled back into narrating a romance novel alongside a mysterious co-narrator. Through their connection, she begins to reexamine her own beliefs about love and life. Julia Whelan’s background as an audiobook narrator shines through, giving readers an authentic look into the world of audiobooks. The characters are relatable and witty, and the dialogue is both sharp and heartfelt.