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I’m back with my next installment of Pages to Popcorn, where I pair books with their movie adaptations and react to both in real time. In this episode, I’m diving into My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan (spoiler-free). Think academic charm, emotional twists, and flirty romance, all set against the dreamy backdrop of Oxford. I’ll be reading the book and then watching the film, with live reactions, thoughts, and probably a few snack breaks in between. Will the movie live up to the feels of the book? Grab your tea and popcorn, and let’s find out together.
Author Spotlight
If you’re not familiar with Julia Whelan, she is a creative force in every sense. She first stepped into the spotlight as a child actor on the ABC drama Once and Again, but her journey didn’t stop there. Thanks to a friend’s mom, she discovered the world of audiobook narration and never looked back. Now, with more than 600 titles under her belt and some of the industry’s highest honors to her name, she’s become one of the most recognizable (yet often invisible) voices in the business. Julia is also the founder of Audiobrary, her own audio publishing company, and a vocal advocate for the real people behind the mic.
But she doesn’t just tell other people’s stories, she writes her own, too. Julia made her author debut with My Oxford Year, a heartfelt and witty novel that blends romance, ambition, and the magic of Oxford. She followed it up with Thank You for Listening, another book that proves she knows how to tug at your heartstrings and keep you turning the page. Whether she’s behind the mic or the keyboard, Julia Whelan knows how to bring a story to life.
You can learn more about Julia Whelan, follow her on social media, and sign up for her Audiobrary Newsletter here.
