Join us in the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom Museum to hear from award-winning audiobook narrator and actress Jayne Entwistle! She will be in conversation with Thom Barthelmess, Youth Services Manager for Whatcom County Library System. 

The 2025 Whatcom READS selection No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister not only features a character who is an audiobook narrator, it received the 2024 Audie Award for Multi-voiced Performance. Jayne Entwistle will speak with Thom about her work and whatever else tickles their fancy. 

Jayne Entwistle is an award-winning audiobook narrator known most notably for her narration of the Flavia De Luce series by Alan Bradley. She has received the Odyssey Award, Odyssey Honour Award and Voice Arts Award for narration. In addition to several Earphones Awards, AudioFile Magazine has included her narration on their list of Best Audiobooks of the Year. When not immersed in books, Jayne can be found on-screen in television programs such as, The Good Place, Grey's Anatomy, Winning Time and You're the Worst. Originally from the North of England, Jayne currently lives in the PNW.

Thom Barthelmess is the Youth Services Manager at the Whatcom County Library System and is an avid audio reader. He has taught graduate level courses, served on committees, and presented nationally about audiobook production, evaluation, and appreciation. He selects digital materials for children for WCLS, and hopes you're listening to something wonderful.

Space is limited for this free event so please register to reserve your spot.

Location: Whatcom Museum's Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St, Bellingham 98225