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Great Big Beautiful Life Audiobook by Emily Henry— narrated by Julia Whelan
Great Big Beautiful Life pits two ghostwriters against each other for the rights to a reclusive heiress's memoir, and Emily Henry uses the rivalry to build one of her richest contemporary romances yet, part love story, part multigenerational family saga.
Why the audiobook wins
Julia Whelan and Emily Henry are at this point one of the reliable pairings in contemporary romance, and this is the richest book they have made together. The premise is two ghostwriters competing for a reclusive heiress's memoir, so the novel is full of interviews, transcripts, and people performing versions of themselves — which is exactly the material Whelan is best at layering.
She handles the older woman's recollections as a distinct register from the present-day rivalry, so the book's two timelines stay separate in the ear. Twelve hours is a long weekend or a week of driving, and the chapter ends are built to keep you in the car.
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- Who narrates the Great Big Beautiful Life audiobook?
- Julia Whelan narrates the audiobook edition of Great Big Beautiful Life.
- How long is the Great Big Beautiful Life audiobook?
- The audiobook runs 12 hr 2 min.
- Is the Great Big Beautiful Life audiobook worth listening to?
- We scored Great Big Beautiful Life 4.5 out of 5. Julia Whelan and Emily Henry are at this point one of the reliable pairings in contemporary romance, and this is the richest book they have made together. The premise is two ghostwriters competing for a reclusive heiress's memoir, so the novel is full of interviews, transcripts…
- Can I listen to Great Big Beautiful Life 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 Great Big Beautiful Life free with an Audible trial
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- Is Great Big Beautiful Life on Kindle Unlimited?
- No. Great Big Beautiful Life was not included with Kindle Unlimited when we last checked on July 26, 2026.
- How much does Great Big Beautiful Life cost?
- On Amazon: Kindle $12.99, Paperback $14.98, Hardcover $14.22. Prices as of August 28, 2026 at 3:20 AM EDT and may change.
