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Dear Debbie Audiobook by Freida McFadden— narrated by Julia Whelan, January LaVoy, and Scott Brick
Freida McFadden turns an advice columnist into a woman done giving advice in Dear Debbie, a dark-comedy revenge thriller about a wife and mother who decides other people's consequences are finally due. It's a mean, funny, fast psychological thriller for readers who want their catharsis served cold.
Why the audiobook wins
Three narrators, and the casting is the joke. Julia Whelan, January LaVoy, and Scott Brick are among the most recognizable voices in the medium, which gives this revenge comedy a polish its premise deliberately undercuts — an advice columnist deciding other people's consequences are overdue, delivered with total professional composure.
McFadden writes short chapters that end on a turn, and that structure is close to ideal on audio: you are never more than a few minutes from a reason to keep going. Whelan in particular knows how to hold a straight face through a line that should not be funny, which is most of the book.
Seven and a half hours makes it a weekend or two long drives. One Audible credit gets the full cast, and the three-voice split does more for the plot than a single reader could.
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Audiobook questions
- Who narrates the Dear Debbie audiobook?
- Julia Whelan, January LaVoy, and Scott Brick narrate the audiobook edition of Dear Debbie.
- How long is the Dear Debbie audiobook?
- The audiobook runs 7 hr 40 min.
- Is the Dear Debbie audiobook worth listening to?
- We scored Dear Debbie 4.3 out of 5. Three narrators, and the casting is the joke. Julia Whelan, January LaVoy, and Scott Brick are among the most recognizable voices in the medium, which gives this revenge comedy a polish its premise deliberately undercuts — an advice columnist deciding other people's consequences…
- Can I listen to Dear Debbie free with an Audible trial?
- Eligible new Audible members can use a free-trial credit to listen in the Audible app. Eligibility and current offer terms are set by Audible.Listen to Dear Debbie free with an Audible trial
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- Is Dear Debbie on Kindle Unlimited?
- Yes. Dear Debbie was included with Kindle Unlimited when we last checked on July 25, 2026.
- How much does Dear Debbie cost?
- On Amazon: Kindle $4.99, Paperback $13.13, Hardcover $14.99. Prices as of August 27, 2026 at 11:20 PM EDT and may change.
