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If you’ve indulged in an audiobook at any point over the past 15 years, chances are you’ve encountered the distinctive voice of Julia Whelan. Her vocal talents have graced the pages of numerous best-selling novels by renowned authors such as Gillian Flynn, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Kristen Hannah, and Freida McFadden. In fact, Whelan has lent her voice to approximately 700 books to date. Nearly two decades into her career, the former child actor has honed her craft to perfection.
In an exclusive conversation with E! News, Julia shared insights into her process for selecting projects. “When I receive an offer to narrate an audiobook, there’s simply no time to read the entire book beforehand to make a decision. The publishers need a quick response, so I rely on intuition,” she revealed. “I consider whether the author is someone I’ve worked with or have long admired, and whether the synopsis piques my interest.”
Whelan elaborated, “My approach to choosing projects is rooted in my love for books. If the book’s description would entice me to spend $27 on it, that’s a strong enough signal that it’s a project I want to pursue.”
She continued, “My decision-making process really boils down to the fact that I am a book nerd who, if I read a flap, and I would pay $27 for that book, that’s enough of an indication for me that I want to do it.”