Thank You for Listening

A Novel

De: Julia Whelan

Narrado por: Julia Whelan

From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.

For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.

On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her.

As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.

If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers.

©2022 Julia Whelan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

As good of a writer as she is a narrator

This threw me for a loop when i seen it in my suggestions because i had no idea Julia W. wrote. Her being one of my favorite narrators i had to check it out and it was amazing. I guess her reading all those other books gave her insight into what works and what doesnt. Imho shes got the perfect balance of real life stuff goin on and sentimental whimsy to make it both believable and touching. I loved the characters and of course the narration was amazing 👏

Talk about TALENTED!

I’ve long sought out audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan — so when I read a New York Times article about her/the upcoming release of this book, I pre-ordered right away. SO GLAD. It’s everything I’d hoped — and more. Whelan manages to steer clear of much of the cloying, trope-y pablum utilized by so many of today’s pop fiction/beach read writers and seems to have gleaned from her years as a top notch narrator what works and what doesn’t. The result is an engrossing, enjoyable, cheeky romp with nicely fleshed out characters and fun, crackly dialogue (especially between Swan and Nick). Nicely done, Julia. You’re a tough act to follow!

She’s done it again!

Thanks for another fun and well read, read! I will pick random books that I seemingly have no interest in if she’s the narrator. She does such a wonderful job.

A must read!

I laughed out loud, my gut tightened with anxiety, my heart broke with pain! I love Julia Whelan as a narrator but I love her so much more as an author. This book was amazing. I could not put it down.

Hilarious

Hands down favorite narrator and fast becoming one of my favorite authors. Several times I found myself laughing out loud!

Simply outstanding narration

Loved the story from beginning to end, but what totally blew me over is the narration, I had to constantly remind myself it's just Julia Whelan narrating. My lord, her range is simply incredible.

Wonderful Read

Can’t say enough great things about this book that will give you all the emotions… crying, laughing, and smiling!

We know she can narrate, but she can also write!

Anyone who listens to audiobooks knows the voice of Julia Whelan. But did you also know she could write?! She can, and how.

Seriously, just listening to Julia's voice and those she creates for the characters she reads is entertaining enough, but to read or hear - of course, I listened - how well she writes, it's like a double scoop of your favorite ice cream with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry. Seriously. The gal can write.

Thank You for Listening is about, surprise, an audiobook narrator. Before you get all wildly twiterpated, it is not autobiographical, or at least that's what Julia says at the end of the book. Wink. Wink.

This book is so good. I was there. I was invested. I LOVED the dialogue. If there was one thing I had to pick out as my favorite part of the book, besides the characters' names: Sewannee, Brock McKnight, Adoaku, it would be the dialogue. Just so good.

Oh, right, and what is the book about - a woman who thought she knew her path, was derailed due to tragedy out of her control, and then how she found a new, albeit splintered, way to come back to finding herself (and the love of her life because this is, after all, a romance book).

SO GOOD. And I'm not into HEA so this is saying something.

My favorite narrator writes!

I loved this book about a fictional narrator by an actual narrator of books. JW has one of my favorite voices and has read some of my favorite books. This is a great read with some fun ways of thinking how her life or the life of a narrator could be. After reading so many books I’m sure she learned how to hook a reader, bring to climax, and wrap up the story nicely. Well done!

Loved this book and narration

Amazing talent Julia Whalen ! Thank you for writing and performing this story. I hope a movie follows.