In Conversation with Golden Voice Narrator Julia Whelan

Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Host Michele Cobb speaks with narrator Julia Whelan, one of AudioFile’s 2020 Golden Voices, as we celebrate her excellent performances across a wide […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-06-08 09:15:30 UTC ]
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