10 audiobooks for fans of Maybe in Another Life
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Carrie Soto Is Back
Reidverse
Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez, Mary Carillo, Patrick Mcenroe, Rob Simmelkjaer, Brendan Wayne, Max Meyers, Reynaldo Piniella, Vidish Athavale, Tom Bromhead, Heath Miller, Julia Whelan, Sara Arrington
Why this book?
Taylor Jenkins Reid's signature blend of mystery and emotional depth returns in *Carrie Soto Is Back*, with Julia Whelan's narration anchoring another compelling exploration of resilience and second chances. The audiobook's expanded cast of narrators enriches the immersive experience while maintaining the intimate, character-driven storytelling that makes Reid's mysteries so absorbing.
★ 4.36 ABR Score (739.9K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (731.6K) ★ 4.45 Audible (8.3K)More about this pick
Tennis legend Carrie Soto emerges from retirement to reclaim her Grand Slam record from a rising star, battling age and public hatred. The full cast includes real tennis commentators for authentic sports atmosphere.
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Evidence of the Affair
Reidverse
Narrated by Julia Whelan, George Newbern, James Daniels, Dara Rosenberg
Why this book?
Taylor Jenkins Reid's signature blend of mystery and intimate character exploration returns in *Evidence of the Affair*, with Julia Whelan's compelling narration joined by a full cast to deepen the emotional tension surrounding a life-altering secret. The intricate plot twists and exploration of how one pivotal moment can unravel relationships will resonate with listeners who were captivated by the dual-timeline mystery of *Maybe in Another Life*.
★ 4.17 ABR Score (249.2K ratings)★ 3.85 Goodreads (237.6K) ★ 4.4 Audible (11.7K)More about this pick
Two strangers discover their spouses are having an affair through a mistakenly delivered package in this epistolary short story. Four narrators handle the emotional correspondence between the betrayed partners.
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Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by Kristen DiMercurio, Julia Whelan, Taylor Jenkins Reid
★ 4.65 ABR Score (778.0K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (758.2K) ★ 4.7 Audible (19.8K)More about this pick
Joan Goodwin abandons her quiet professor life to join NASA's first female astronaut program, chasing childhood dreams among the stars. The multi-narrator approach captures different perspectives in this space race drama.
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The People We Keep
by Allison Larkin
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 4.30 ABR Score (122.9K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (117.2K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.7K)More about this pick
Julia Whelan's performance transforms April's restless search into something deeply intimate—you're not just hearing her story, you're inside her head as she figures out who she actually is.
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Girl in Pieces
by Kathleen Glasgow
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Kathleen Glasgow
★ 4.28 ABR Score (276.0K ratings)★ 3.93 Goodreads (273.5K) ★ 4.59 Audible (2.5K)More about this pick
Julia Whelan's raw, unflinching performance transforms this into essential listening for anyone who's felt untethered—she captures Charlie's fragmentation so viscerally you'll feel each scar, not just hear about it.
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The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 4.76 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.7 Audible (58.5K)More about this pick
Julia Whelan captures both Alaska's brutal beauty and a family's desperate struggle when a volatile Vietnam vet moves them off-grid in 1974.
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Last Summer at the Golden Hotel
by Elyssa Friedland
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 3.99 ABR Score (30.4K ratings)★ 3.74 Goodreads (29.1K) ★ 4.41 Audible (1.3K)More about this pick
Julia Whelan captures the bittersweet nostalgia of a Catskills dynasty crumbling in real time, making every family argument and romantic entanglement feel like you're eavesdropping on your own relatives.
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The Sun Dwellers
The Dwellers • Book 3
by David Estes
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Will Damron
★ 3.87 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.58 Audible (38)More about this pick
While those closest to her die, Adele embarks on a secret assassination mission to the Sun Realm, uncovering truths about her relationship with Tristan she might not be ready to face. Julia Whelan and Will Damron share the emotional weight effectively.
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The Star Dwellers
The Dwellers • Book 2
by David Estes
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Will Damron
★ 3.83 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (2.4K) ★ 4.36 Audible (36)More about this pick
Julia Whelan and Will Damron split perspectives as Adele navigates the star realm while Tristan handles moon dweller politics.
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Hangsaman (Penguin Classics)
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 3.75 ABR Score (12.6K ratings)★ 3.76 Goodreads (12.4K) ★ 4.09 Audible (115)
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