“These Summer Storms,” a contemporary fiction by Sarah MacLean, was among my most looked-forward-to books of 2025. When I found out Julia Whelan was narrating, I knew I had to listen along. MacLean delivered the perfect beach read filled with family, new beginnings and loss.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
I am not a huge contemporary romance reader/listener, but I adore Emily Henry’s brand of romance and was excited to listen to Julia Whelan narrate Great Big Beautiful Life. A mystery and enemies to lovers romance delivered in this sweet romance about two writers..
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Narrated by Julia Whelan, The Women by Kristin Hannah takes listeners to Vietnam, when Frances βFrankieβ McGrath joins the Army Nurse Corps. This historical fiction shares what it was like for the nurses there and the trials they faced when returning home. This well-researched tale will pull you and tug at your heartstrings.
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid has been on my radar since it first debut and with the new series coming to Prime I decided it was time to listen. Fascinating, addictive and brilliantly produced, I quickly slipped into this full cast narration and lost myself to rock and roll.
π§ Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
Narrated by the author herself, Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan delivered a heartfelt, romantic women’s fiction story with characters you’ll remember long after the audio ends….
π§ Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Book Lovers by Emily Henry was recommended to me by a fellow book blogger and I devoured it. From the not so cute meet cute to the small-town with no wi-fi at the coffee shop, and sibling troubles, you’ll want to grab your earbuds and listen.