Award-winning author, including the international bestseller My Oxford Year (a soon-to-be-released Netflix film), the critical darling Thank You For Listening, and her latest, the Audie nominated Casanova LLC.
Dubbed “The Adele of Audiobooks” by The New Yorker, Whelan has performed in over 700 audiobooks, narrated long form journalism for NYT, and is the founder of her own audio publishing company, Audiobrary.
An award winning child actor in ABC’s cult classic Once and Again. She has also starred in a number of TV movies and guest starred on TV shows like NCIS, The Closer, and Castle to name a few.
Current Recognitions for 2026!
Spotify
NARRATOR of the YEAR
Most Listened to Globally
Audible
NARRATOR HALL of FAME
Inductee
2026 Audie Award
WINNER
Erotica
2026 Audie Nomination
FINALIST
Short Stories/Collections
Casanova LLC with Over Five Hours of Bonus Material!

