Audiobooks Like Great Big Beautiful Life

10 audiobooks for fans of Great Big Beautiful Life

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   Funny Story

   by Emily Henry

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   Emily Henry's signature blend of witty dialogue and emotional depth shines through Julia Whelan's warm narration in this equally engaging mystery that balances humor with heart. The seamless chemistry between author and narrator that made *Great Big Beautiful Life* so compelling is perfectly replicated here, delivering another immersive listening experience with the same intelligent storytelling and character-driven intrigue.

   ★ 4.57 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)

   ★ 4.19 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.64 Audible (18.7K)

   11h 23m listening time • Released 2024

   Julia Whelan's narration turns what could be a standard rom-com into something genuinely moving—she nails the emotional whiplash of heartbreak and unexpected connection with real warmth and wit.

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   Book Lovers

   by Emily Henry

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   The witty banter and romantic tension that define Emily Henry's narrative voice carry seamlessly into this equally engaging mystery, while Julia Whelan's narration captures the same sharp comedic timing and emotional depth that made the first audiobook so immersive.

   ★ 4.47 ABR Score (1.6M ratings)

   ★ 4.09 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.58 Audible (19.2K)

   11h 23m listening time • Released 2022

   Julia Whelan's narration transforms this rivals-to-lovers mystery into something genuinely funny and sharp—her delivery of Nora's sardonic wit lands perfectly, making every page-turn moment hit harder.

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   Beach Read

   by Emily Henry

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   Emily Henry's signature blend of witty banter and emotional depth carries through seamlessly with Julia Whelan's narration, creating that same engaging listening experience that makes the audiobook feel like time with a trusted friend. The mystery elements are equally compelling, paired with the same character-driven storytelling that makes Henry's work so addictive.

   ★ 4.27 ABR Score (1.7M ratings)

   ★ 3.97 Goodreads (1.7M) ★ 4.45 Audible (15.1K)

   10h 13m listening time • Released 2020

   Julia Whelan's narration captures the electric chemistry between two writers at odds with themselves, making this the rare romance where the banter lands as sharp on audio as the emotional gut-punches land deep.

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   Happy Place

   by Emily Henry

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   Julia Whelan's narration brings the same warmth and emotional depth to *Happy Place* as she does in *Great Big Beautiful Life*, making this another immersive mystery experience that balances intrigue with deeply human character moments. Emily Henry's signature blend of mystery and emotional resonance carries through both audiobooks, offering a similarly satisfying listening journey.

   ★ 4.01 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)

   ★ 3.94 Goodreads (1.5M) ★ 4.23 Audible (8.2K)

   11h 3m listening time • Released 2023

   Julia Whelan's dual narration captures the excruciating tension of two people pretending they're over each other in close quarters—her delivery makes every stolen glance and suppressed feeling land perfectly.

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   Just for the Summer

   Part of Your World • Book 3

   by Abby Jimenez

   Narrated by Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber

   Julia Whelan's narration brings the same warm, engaging delivery to *Just for the Summer*, creating that immersive listening experience you loved, while Abby Jimenez's dual-narrator format adds dynamic chemistry that deepens the mystery and interpersonal tension at the heart of the story.

   ★ 4.79 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)

   ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.8 Audible (16.8K)

   10h 5m listening time • Released 2022

   Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber bring such natural chemistry to this premise that you'll forget how ridiculous the setup is—they make you believe in the curse, the plan, and everything that unravels between them.

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   Thank You for Listening

   Thank You for Listening

   by Julia Whelan

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   ★ 4.43 ABR Score (106.8K ratings)

   ★ 3.99 Goodreads (100.9K) ★ 4.71 Audible (6.0K)

   11h 16m listening time • Released 2022

   Julia Whelan narrating her own story about an audiobook narrator is perfectly cast magic—she understands the intimate power of voice in a way that makes every scene resonate.

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   My Oxford Year

   by Julia Whelan

   Narrated by Julia Whelan

   ★ 4.19 ABR Score (100.2K ratings)

   ★ 3.86 Goodreads (91.2K) ★ 4.51 Audible (9.0K)

   9h 58m listening time • Released 2018

   Julia Whelan narrates her own romantic debut with such natural charm and specificity that you forget you're listening to a performance. It's the rare author-narrator match where the voice feels inseparable from the story itself.

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   The Last Letter

   by Rebecca Yarros

   Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jennifer Stark

   ★ 4.78 ABR Score (552.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.49 Goodreads (538.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (14.3K)

   13h 23m listening time • Released 2019

   Hamilton and Stark's dual narration captures the raw grief and unspoken tension between these characters with such precision that you'll feel the weight of every unsaid word. This is emotional fiction that demands to be heard.

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   Exodus

   The Ravenhood • Book 2

   by Kate Stewart

   Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden

   ★ 4.68 ABR Score (238.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.37 Goodreads (232.3K) ★ 4.77 Audible (6.3K)

   14h 24m listening time • Released 2021

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    Heartless

    Chestnut Springs • Book 2

    by Elsie Silver

    Narrated by Stephen Dexter, Vanessa Edwin

    ★ 4.65 ABR Score (589.0K ratings)

    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (585.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.5K)

    9h 51m listening time • Released 2023

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