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Big city devotees find romance in a small town in emily henry's 'book lovers'.

Carole V. Bell

Small-town love stories are a popular staple of romance novels and television, and many of them follow a certain pattern. These stories often convey a certain implied hierarchy of lifestyle choices: It's all about rejecting big city values and returning to life on a smaller and slower scale.

In the strictest versions of this fiction, small towns are lifesaving havens for burned out and jaded city refugees. Real estate development should always be scrapped in favor of historic preservation and charm. And career-minded, type-A women often have two choices: Let their hair down and let go of some of their ambitions or get left behind for earthier partners.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry is both a tribute to and takedown of this cultural form by a star of the summer beach read. Her playful and clever contemporary romance — her third — pokes holes in many of the assumptions that surround small towns in popular culture.

'The No-Show' is an adventure in romantic storytelling

To start, both of its leads are ride-or-die New York City devotees. Nora Stephens, the heroine and narrator of Book Lovers , is the kind of driven woman usually left behind when a leading man leaves for greener pastures, which has happened to her more than once.

Late for a meeting with Charlie Lastra, a fastidious book acquisition editor with the Midas touch, "uptight" Nora — the "manicured literary agent, reading manuscripts from atop her Peloton" — is reeling from being dumped yet again by a man who's moving to a small town, and thinking hard about this cliched plot turn:

[T]hat's why I'm running late to this lunch meeting. Because that's my life. The trope that governs my days. The archetype over which my details are superimposed. I'm the city person. Not the one who meets the hot farmer. The other one.

The lunch starts badly and gets worse. Since Nora processes life in terms of fiction, in her view, "If I'm the archetypical City Person, he is the Dour, Unappeasable Stick-in-the-Mud. He's the Growly Misanthrope, Oscar the Grouch, second-act Heathcliff, the worst parts of Mr. Knightley."

Two years later, that resentment remains. Grumpy, exacting Charlie is Nora's literary nemesis, the man who insulted and turned down Once in a Lifetime, one of her client's greatest hits. But when both Nora and Charlie land in the same small town at the same time, irritation yields to attraction.

The first sighting is a shock and an accident. Nora is checking about the cute guy in line for coffee. He turns around, and there's her grumpy Mr. Knightley. She tries to run off.

A few meetings later, it's clear that their surface rivalry masks similarities and chemistry. Nora and Charlie share the same ambitions and priorities, feel like outsiders, and most of all, are both very loyal to family. Though her favorite writer likens her to a shark (much to her horror), Nora mostly bares those sharp teeth in service of loved ones and clients.

Hard-edged in the workplace, Nora (named after the late romantic comedy luminary Nora Ephron ) has a deep dedication to being her younger sister's keeper — since their mother's death when Nora was in college. And that lands both women in the small town of Sunshine Falls, just outside Asheville, N.C., for a month.

Heavily pregnant Libby craves rest and time away from responsibility – and her cramped New York City apartment — before the birth of her third child, and she's excited to immerse herself in the storybook small-town life that Once in a Lifetime made famous, even if the town has seen better days.

Libby devises a list of experiences that she and Nora have to complete to attain the maximum "small-town romance novel" effect: Wearing flannel, going on at least two dates with locals, and saving a local business will transform them into more relaxed versions of themselves. A supportive and loyal Nora plays along without protest.

But instead of salt of the earth locals, Charlie and Nora only have eyes for each other. Of course, there's a catch. While Nora and Libby are in Sunshine Falls for downtime and adventure, Charlie is there out of necessity.

Though born and raised in the picturesque North Carolina town, Charlie never felt accepted there for reasons revealed later in the novel. He's returned only to support the family bookstore while his mother cares for his father, who's suffered a stroke.

That potential long-term responsibility threatens to derail their future as a couple — or leave Nora behind yet again. So while things heat up quickly, the "will they or won't they" energy persists.

That's one aspect of the novel that seemed a bit of a stretch. Given how in sync and smart Charlie and Nora are, I had a hard time believing they couldn't figure out a way to be together while still supporting their family.

Nonetheless, the story is multilayered and the characters' familial challenges are complex. By both playing to and overtly subverting romance tropes and archetypes like the high-powered big city woman who neglects her family and the life-affirming power of small-town life, this novel delivers an insightful comedic meditation on love, family and going your own way.

A slow runner and fast reader, Carole V. Bell is a cultural critic and communication scholar focusing on media, politics and identity. You can find her on Twitter @BellCV .

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Bestselling rom-com author Emily Henry has a new novel called 'Book Lovers' that might just be the best beach read of 2022

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• Emily Henry is the author of " Beach Read " and " People We Meet on Vacation ."
• Her latest book, " Book Lovers, " is already a favorite on Goodreads.
• Here's why Henry's latest release is my favorite so far (and a perfect beach read).

I used to avoid the romance genre entirely, opting instead for heart-racing thrillers or gut-punching literary fiction. Part of me thought of romance novels as just erotica or the mass-produced books you grab from the grocery store on the way to the DMV. I finally fell head-over-heels for contemporary romance novels and rom-coms a couple of years ago,  appreciating how easily I can get lost in a well-written romance and how it can remind me that I truly love to read. 

Emily Henry has authored and co-authored seven books, but her last two — " Beach Read " and " People We Meet on Vacation " — were New York Times bestsellers. "Book Lovers," her most recent novel, will likely make the list as well, based on its popularity on preorder lists and among Goodreads reviewers. 

While "Beach Read" and "People We Meet on Vacation" were easy and enjoyable reads, I found myself more invested in her latest novel than the others. Here's why "Book Lovers" is my favorite Emily Henry novel so far.

1. "Book Lovers" amusingly leans into all the stereotypical small-town romance tropes.

In "Book Lovers," Nora is a literary agent whose love life has always taken a back burner to her career, her personal time, and most importantly, her sister, Libby. When Libby proposes a trip for the two of them to escape New York City for the storybook town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, Nora agrees just to spend more time with her sister, who has a third baby on the way. 

As the town seems to be one out of a romance novel, the sisters create a checklist to live out every stereotypical "small town" trope, from riding a horse to saving a small business. 

There are still several stereotypes in the story that make it kind of predictable (high-strung NYC corporate woman who is apprehensive about the adorable small town will probably see the charm and maybe fall for a patient, hunky local). But by leaning into the romance trope cliches, Henry is able to sidestep a lot of the cheesy romance novel moments that normally make me roll my eyes. 

That said, there's a reason "chick flick" movies and romance novels sell so well — we enjoy a little bit of the cheesy moments and predictability. Love stories can be complicated and thunderous, but they can also end with a long monologue and happily ever after.

2. The love story isn't the main plot of the book.

While in Sunshine Falls, Nora runs into Charlie Lastra, an unflinchingly straightforward book editor from the city with whom Nora has had plenty of prior run-ins. As it turns out, he's from the small town and his mom runs the local bookstore (yes, another cliche). Though Nora and Charlie historically haven't gotten along, they're working together to prepare a new manuscript for publication and spend a lot of time in close proximity where the sexual tension continually builds. 

However, Nora and Charlie's sparking romance is not the main plot of the book. Nora's concern lies far more with Libby, who seems to be keeping a secret from her and spending a lot of time alone. Nora is hurt that Libby won't talk to her and determinedly tries to get Libby to open up. 

The love story is absolutely present, but I felt far more invested in Nora and Libby's sisterhood and the tangled dynamics that unfolded.

3. Despite the use of rom-com tropes, Emily Henry's books are written incredibly well.

In the last few years, the romance genre has seen an upheaval that has led to an amazing swell of diverse stories, from non-white or queer main characters to subplots that feature serious topics . 

All to say: there's a lot of competition, and what makes Emily Henry's work stand out is the writing itself. She is a fantastic writer with a clear voice, who easily weaves together relatable characters, heartfelt stories, and tender quotes . 

 I keep buying Henry's books for the same reason I rewatch "The Proposal" or "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" whenever I want to be comforted by a feel-good, deeply entertaining story.

The bottom line

Though "Book Lovers" follows a pretty quintessential romance novel plot, it's still a really good book. It's the perfect kind of story that allows readers to get lost for a few hundred pages and forget about real-world stressors, and I'd recommend it to any reader searching for the perfect beach read .

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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Book Lovers'

"I can’t tell you how excited but also nervous I was that this would not live up to my expectations."

Last summer, Emily Henry wrote the romcom so many of us packed away in our beach bags, tucked into our suitcases, and dog-earred by the pool. People We Meet on Vacation was a Number One New York Times best-seller in 2021, and it has racked up nearly half a million ratings on GoodReads. To say Henry's newest romcom was highly anticipated—and had huge shoes to fill—is an understatement. 

But Book Lovers , our May #ReadWithMC pick , met the high expectations of our readers. Each month, we gather up the reviews of our virtual book club members so anyone else looking for their next great read has a collection of recommendations. Our readers were split on the romance between the two main characters in Book Lovers —but everyone loved the relationship between the protagonist, an ambitious literary agent, and her sister. 

"I love that the relationship between the two sisters Nora and Libby also takes a main stage here, the story being about sisterly love, as well as romantic love," wrote @dessiereads. 

Here's what else #ReadWithMC readers had to say about Book Lovers :

"I can’t tell you how excited but also nervous I was that this would not live up to my expectations. I absolutely loved Beach Read and I just didn’t think anything could compare to it. I was wrong, I devoured this book and didn’t want it to end but I loved every minute of it!   I LOVE books about books! In this case the book editing process and what it is like to be a literary agent. I loved all the troupe references and the book references. Charlie and Nora are amazing characters. Nora is so relatable and not the typical MC which we normally get in romance books. Charlie and Nora’s playful banter was honestly just perfection. The chemistry and steam between these two was honestly everything. Charlie Lastra is added to the list of book boyfriends." 

— @readsbydani

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"I love Emily Henry with all of my heart. I sobbed reading this book. I will say, most of the things I loved about this book had to do with the main character Nora, and not as much with the romantic aspect. I did really enjoy the romance and I thought the chemistry and banter between Nora and Charlie was fun and cute. However, Nora's backstory and the struggles she faces in this book hit a little too close to home. I was a crying mess towards the end. Some of the details of her childhood and her current situation felt personally relatable to me, and it wrecked me. I loved this book so much. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 solely because I think that the romantic aspect wasn't as strong as in People We Meet on Vacation , but it is still such a lovely book. I highly recommend it."

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"Emily Henry never disappoints! Her books have always worked for me. You always get more out of the story than just the relationship between two people. You get the backstory of the characters, why they are the way they are, what makes them tick. You also get the exploration of some serious topics, like in this case, dealing with grief and trauma. And the banter in this book is really good! Emily Henry knows how to write humor in conversations without it being too contrived. I love that the relationship between the two sisters Nora and Libby also takes a main stage here, the story being about sisterly love, as well as romantic love. Even though if you ask me, I needed a bit more of Nora and Libby ticking off silly challenges from the checklist to enjoy more of their dynamic while doing care-free things. What is a book about book lovers without any book references? This one has plenty sprinkled here and there, which I loved. I mean, Charlie mentioning an Octavia Butler book that changed his life or Nora referencing 11/22/63 by Stephen King (my favorite book ever btw)—my heart did a lil happy dance. Overall, I really liked this book and highly recommend to anyone looking for a good romcom."

—@dessiereads

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"This was the first Emily Henry book I’ve read and omg I am obsessed! I started reading it online but I loved it so much I had to buy it in paperback along with Beach Read , so now I have all three of hers! 

I love all the characters in this book, especially Charlie Lastra. Nora Stephens is such an amazing and strong character; I love how she is portrayed. Being the eldest sibling, I felt really connected to Nora and it made me felt really seen. Small town romance is one of my favourite tropes, and this book made me love it even more. If I'm being honest, the romance wasn’t my favorite part and that’s simply just because I loved the plot so much. Definitely read this—it quite literally makes my top 3 books I've read this year!"

—@judecqrdan

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"Victoria’s thoughts: OBSESSED! If a perfect book existed, it would be this one. This book is officially my new comfort read. Book Lovers had me feeling all the emotions. I laughed so hard, I swooned, I cried. Honestly, the love story in this book made my heart so happy and full, because there really is that perfect person that exists for everyone out there, ya know?

Emily Henry is the definition of an auto-buy author for me.

August’s thoughts: I absolutely loved this book. Emily Henry can do no wrong (easily one of my fav authors). I hate when her books end. I really enjoyed the character development, and the witty dialogue gets me every time. The ending felt like the final piece of puzzle snapping into place. This was just a very satisfying read, and I highly recommend it."

—@allthebookishvibes

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by Emily Henry ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2022

A heartfelt and hilarious read about books, sisters, and writing your own love story.

A cutthroat literary agent finds herself stuck in a small town with the grumpy editor she despises.

Nora Stephens knows she isn’t anything like the heroines in small-town love stories. She’s not sweet or unassuming, and she definitely doesn’t own a Christmas tree farm or a quaint B&B. With her Peloton obsession, high-powered job at a literary agency, and expensive shoes, she’s the villainous girlfriend who gets dumped when the hero realizes he really wants to leave New York City and embrace the simple life in a small town. But Nora has no interest in slowing down—she embraces the hustle of her life, enjoying the city and spending her time either negotiating for her clients or helping her pregnant sister, Libby. When Libby suggests they take a girls’ trip to Sunshine Falls, a picture-perfect North Carolina town, Nora agrees. Trying to make her sister happy, Nora throws herself into Libby’s checklist of classic small-town experiences. But there’s one brooding, annoying wrench in her plans: editor Charlie Lastra. He and Nora met years before when he brusquely rejected one of her books, and now he’s here in Sunshine Falls for some reason, terrorizing her by having the nerve to be both good-looking and funny. As Nora and Charlie get to know each other, she learns that there may be more to him than she suspected. But Nora’s also concerned about her relationship with Libby—they’ve been close all their lives, but now something seems off. Can Nora get her happily-ever-after even if she doesn’t want to ride off into the small-town sunset with a lumberjack? As in People We Meet on Vacation (2021), Henry creates a warm, sparkling romance brimming with laugh-out-loud banter, lovable characters, and tons of sexual tension. High-maintenance, high-strung Nora shows that uptight, goal-oriented women deserve romance, too, and Charlie is a perfect grumpy hero with a secret soft side. What’s more, Henry never falls into the easy trap of vilifying either small towns or big cities, allowing her characters the room to follow their dreams, wherever they lead. And while the romance between Nora and Charlie is swoonworthy and steam-filled, it’s Nora’s relationship with Libby that really brings the tears.

Pub Date: May 3, 2022

ISBN: 978-0-593-44087-2

Page Count: 384

Publisher: Berkley

Review Posted Online: Feb. 4, 2022

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 2022

ROMANCE | CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE | GENERAL ROMANCE

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by Colleen Hoover ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 2, 2016

Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of...

Hoover’s ( November 9 , 2015, etc.) latest tackles the difficult subject of domestic violence with romantic tenderness and emotional heft.

At first glance, the couple is edgy but cute: Lily Bloom runs a flower shop for people who hate flowers; Ryle Kincaid is a surgeon who says he never wants to get married or have kids. They meet on a rooftop in Boston on the night Ryle loses a patient and Lily attends her abusive father’s funeral. The provocative opening takes a dark turn when Lily receives a warning about Ryle’s intentions from his sister, who becomes Lily’s employee and close friend. Lily swears she’ll never end up in another abusive home, but when Ryle starts to show all the same warning signs that her mother ignored, Lily learns just how hard it is to say goodbye. When Ryle is not in the throes of a jealous rage, his redeeming qualities return, and Lily can justify his behavior: “I think we needed what happened on the stairwell to happen so that I would know his past and we’d be able to work on it together,” she tells herself. Lily marries Ryle hoping the good will outweigh the bad, and the mother-daughter dynamics evolve beautifully as Lily reflects on her childhood with fresh eyes. Diary entries fancifully addressed to TV host Ellen DeGeneres serve as flashbacks to Lily’s teenage years, when she met her first love, Atlas Corrigan, a homeless boy she found squatting in a neighbor’s house. When Atlas turns up in Boston, now a successful chef, he begs Lily to leave Ryle. Despite the better option right in front of her, an unexpected complication forces Lily to cut ties with Atlas, confront Ryle, and try to end the cycle of abuse before it’s too late. The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty, and the author’s note at the end that explains Hoover’s personal connection to the subject matter is a must-read.

Pub Date: Aug. 2, 2016

ISBN: 978-1-5011-1036-8

Page Count: 320

Publisher: Atria

Review Posted Online: May 30, 2016

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2016

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by Ali Hazelwood ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 6, 2024

Sink your teeth into this delightful paranormal romance with a modern twist.

A vampire and an Alpha werewolf enter into a marriage of convenience in order to ease tensions between their species.

As the only daughter of a prominent Vampyre councilman, Misery Lark has grown accustomed to playing the role that’s demanded of her—and now, her father is ordering her to be part of yet another truce agreement. In an effort to maintain goodwill between the Vampyres and their longtime nemeses the Weres, Misery must wed their Alpha, Lowe Moreland. But it turns out that Misery has her own motivations for agreeing to this political marriage, including finding answers about what happened to her best friend, who went missing after setting up a meeting in Were territory. Isolated from her kind and surrounded on all sides by the enemy after the wedding, Misery refuses to let herself forget about her real mission. It doesn’t matter that Lowe is one of the most confounding and intense people she’s ever met, or that the connection building between them doesn’t feel like one born entirely of convenience. There’s also the possibility that Lowe may already have a Were mate of his own, but in spite of their biological differences, they may turn out to be the missing piece in each other’s lives. While this is Hazelwood’s first paranormal romance, and the book does lean on some hallmark tropes of the genre, the contemporary setting lends itself to the author’s trademark humor and makes the political plot more easily digestible. Misery and Lowe’s slow-burn romance is appealing enough that readers will readily devour every moment between them and hunger to return to them whenever the story diverts from their scenes together.

Pub Date: Feb. 6, 2024

ISBN: 9780593550403

Page Count: 416

Review Posted Online: Oct. 21, 2023

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2023

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06.27.2022 by Jen Ryland // 5 Comments

I was the oddball who didn’t fall head over heels for Emily Henry’s adult debut. But I decided to try her third book. What did I think? Check out my review of Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Published by Berkley on May 3, 2022

Synopsis of Book Lovers:

Nora’s life is books, and she knows that she is not the plucky heroine, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart.

The only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why Nora agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip.

Libby has visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story.

But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves

What Else Has Emily Henry Written?

Well, funny you should ask. She first wrote YA sci-fi paranormal books like The Love That Split the World and A Million Junes .

Then, in 2020, she published the very popular Beach Read , which was a Book of the Month pick and a bestseller.

It was the beginning of the pandemic and I was drawn to the book’s sunny yellow cover and other readers’ raves about it.

But I didn’t think the story matched the cover. At all. I said in my Goodreads review that the book seemed to me to be about:

“two pretty sad and depressive people who, despite their personal issues, try to spur each other on against writer’s block. On the plus side, there was some good banter and I liked the small town setting. Bu the cult subplot had me confused.”

While I didn’t think Beach Read was a bad book, it didn’t seem to me like a beach read or the book that should be inside that cover.

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So … what did think of Book Lovers ?

I got Book Lovers from the library and then almost ran out of time to read it. But I liked it!

I think that Emily Henry has (to me) perfected the concept of Beach Read:

Two cranky people in a small town who manage to find love.

In the book, main characters Nora and Charlie have crossed paths in the New York literary scene, where she’s a literary agent and he’s a book editor. I wouldn’t exactly call the book “hate to love” but there is some mutual dislike here.

There’s also a long joke in the book about the Hallmark movie trope of the hard-charging city girl (or guy) who comes to the small town and finds love.

Unfortunately, that often means the main character has to ditch their city sweetheart, who is too busy on their phone to even realize what is going on.

Nora jokes that in this scenario, SHE is the cold-hearted partner who gets ditched. Charlie seems the same, an aloof guy who dresses all in black. But is he?

I decided that Book Lovers reminded me of a Nora Ephron or Nancy Meyers movie, and that is a compliment.

In these films, a sharp-tongued, often neurotic “career woman” who is often a writer and DEFINITELY not looking for love, finds it.

Book Lovers felt a little bit like Nora Ephron’s When Harry Met Sally . In Book Lovers , the characters meet, argue over the merits of the work of Dusty Fielding, the author that Nora represents, and then run into each other two years later.

The Book Lovers: homage to The Holiday?

But Book Lovers reminded me even more of a Nancy Meyers favorite of mine, The Holiday . Just like in The Holiday, here’s a grief plot in Book Lovers , so maybe Nora is Cameron Diaz and Jude Law rolled into one.

But here’s the interesting thing. Charlie, the love interest in Book Lovers, wears a lot of black and has a crease in his chin.

Wait a minute. Doesn’t Graham (Jude Law) in The Holiday wear a lot of black? And have a crease in his chin?

Hey, wasn’t Graham also a brooding book editor? Yes, here he is, editing a manuscript. In bed!

Wait a minute. In Book Lovers , Nora is tall with platinum blond hair and big city ways, just like:

Amanda in The Holiday. I highly recommend the movie, by the way!

But let’s get back to Book Lovers.

Nora and Charlie cross paths again in a small town. And they banter. A lot. In fact, all the characters banter: Charlie’s mom, Nora’s sister, all the small town residents. This is a banter-y book!

But finally Book Lovers gets beneath the banter to the feelings beneath. Nora and Charlie, aloof city dwellers that they are, have been using banter as a defense mechanism.

I also loved the sister relationship between Nora and Libby! Love a good sister story.

If you liked Beach Read , I think you’ll like Book Lovers . But if, like me, you wanted Beach Read to be beachier in tone, I also think you’ll like Book Lovers .

If you’re looking for a great rom com, check out all my rom com reviews , my picks of great rom coms on Netflix and Amazon and my favorite YA rom coms !

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Over 12 years of book blogging and reviewing, I have read over 1500 books. A fair and honest reviewer who loves book discussions, I'm here to help you find a book you'll love to read AND give you a place to talk about it and ask questions. Find me on Instagram and Pinterest as @jenryland!

I’d be fine with Jude Law as a cover model on some of my romance reads. lol

Right? And I love him in glasses…

All The Holiday stuff had me laughing out loud. I loved all Henry’s books (all, YA too), and this was another hit for me. I liked the romance a lot, but I also adored the family ties. This was the 3rd or 4th book I read at the time that challenged the stereotype of small towns, but it was done in a very fun way

Ha -I am glad. The more I thought about it, the more I couldn’t get it out of my head. Jude Law! In any case, I really enjoyed this one!

Rom-com, or romance in general, type books are not something I gravitate to. But, over the last two years Emily Henry has been everywhere, so I gave in and picked up Book Lovers. I really surprised myself with how much I enjoyed it. it was just a fun, light, read. The snappy dialogue is really what drove this book for me. I was a little put off with Nora’s savior complex, but her wit made up for it. I can’t say I am a full blown rom-com convert, but I will definitely check out a few more.

I love your comparison to Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in The Holiday! You absolutely nailed it!

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Book review, full book summary and synopsis for Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a will-they-or-won't-they romance between a cutthroat literary agent and brooding book editor.

In Book Lovers , Nora Stephens is a workaholic, cutthroat literary agent living in New York who is dragged into a monthlong trip to the picturesque small town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina by her younger sister. Nora is very familiar with all the tropes about small town transformations and rom-coms featuring protagonists giving it all up for a simpler life, but Nora likes her life and job in New York.

But when Nora runs into Charlie Lastra -- a handsome, no-nonsense book editor she knows from New York -- in Sunshine Falls, she finds herself questioning many aspects of her life and realizing that she doesn't know where this story is headed...

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Full Plot Summary

Nora Stephens is a cutthroat literary agent in New York whose younger sister, Libby, convinces her to spend the entirety of August on a vacation to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. Nora and Libby were raised by a single mother, who passed away when Libby was in high school. Nora has spent her whole adulthood making sacrifices for Libby's sake to help provide for Libby.

Sunshine Falls turns out to be the hometown of Charlie Lastra, a handsome book editor that she knows, who happens to be in town. He's also running the local bookstore, which his parents own, in order to help them out.

Together, Nora and Charlie end up editing a book written by one of Nora's clients, Dusty Fielding, while they're there. As they work together, Charlie helps Nora to be considered for an editor position, which is the job Nora originally wanted to pursue in publishing. Nora and Charlie fall for each other, but it turns out the Charlie is planning on staying in Sunshine Falls to help out with his family since his father is in poor health. Nora thinks a long-distance relationship would be too hard.

Meanwhile, Libby reveals to Nora that she's actually planning on moving to Sunshine Falls, and the trip was initially meant to try to convince Nora to move there as well. However, Libby ends up encouraging Nora to pursue her dreams of being a book editor in New York instead, not wanting Nora to make any more sacrifices for her.

The trip ends and Nora returns to New York. However, a few months later Charlie reveals that Libby has offered to take over running the bookstore and his father is doing better. He moves to New York and the book ends with him about to propose to Nora.

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Book Review

Book Lovers is Emily Henry’s newest bookish summer beach read, and it delivers on everything it promises to be. Summery, romantic, fun, and with endearingly bookish characters — there’s a lot to like about Henry’s latest release.

Our protagonist, Nora, describes herself as the type of woman that decidedly does not get the guy in romantic comedies — a steely-eyed, bleached blonde, workaholic literary agent who’s referred to as a “Shark” by others in the industry. Thanks to her younger sister Libby, she gets talked into taking a month-long trip to the small town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. There, she repeatedly has run-ins with Charlie Lastra, a book editor she knows from New York, who is also in town. As their chemistry starts to grow, Nora gets a taste of small town romance and begins to question various aspects of her life.

This book is easy to read and easy to recommend. It’s exactly what you’d expect from reading the description of it, and it doesn’t disappoint. I think the worst thing you could say about Book Lovers is that it is somewhat of a safe and unchallenging story, but I imagine if you’re looking for a cheery rom-com type story, that’s probably not a deal-breaker for you.

Read it or Skip it?

If you’re looking for a fun, summer read with book-loving characters in it, Book Lovers is a pretty sure bet. I had a good time reading it, and it was the perfect fit for getting into those summer vibes.

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In Book Lovers , A by-the-book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for.

Nora Stephens' life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away—with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.

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I loved this book! Big Emily Henry fan. Ps your blog is one of my favourites and I check it often :-) thanks for the incredibly thorough summaries!!!

Loved it! And love your blog as well, I kind of miss it!

What is the smut scale like in this book?

there’s a decent amount of fairly explicit scenes

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Book lovers [book review].

June 3, 2022

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Genre/Categories: Contemporary Women’s Fiction, Romance, RomCom, Rural/Small Town North Carolina

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My Summary:

Nora (in a nod to Nora Ephron) is a competitive and aggressive literary agent and loves the big city. Nora’s sister Libby convinces Nora that they need a girls’ vacation to small-town Sunshine Falls, North Carolina where Nora can be the heroine in her own (Hallmark) romance. Instead of running into a handsome country doctor, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie, a book editor she knows from the city. What’s he doing in this small, rural town? Their accidental meetings are not meet-cute but they are thrown together again and again. Plot twist!

My Thoughts:

If you’re an avid reader like me, your interests might be piqued by any book that has “book” in the title!

Although I don’t read or review a great deal of chick-lit, I think Book Lovers will receive a lot of buzz this summer, so I want to share my thoughts. in case you are loading up your beach bag.

If you’ve read Beach Read or People We Meet on Vacation , you might be aware of Emily Henry and her popular romances that are characterized by witty banter.

Main Characters: a book editor and a literary agent….right away we are intrigued with these bookish people! An enemies-to-lovers trope is usually highly entertaining and this story doesn’t disappoint!

Writing: Emily Henry writes writty banter with the best of them. In fact, I got lost in some of it and it occurred to me that she might be trying too hard. On a positive note, the writing is fast-paced and serves to move the story along at a brisk pace. Lots of bookish references to enjoy!

Romance: In addition to the romance, Book Lovers has a thoughtful sisters theme which adds substance to the story. It’s also meta in that it’s a story about sisters deliberately staging a tried and true romcom trope (a big city person meets a local and finds true love) only to have that actually happen in the most unexpected way. There is some “steam” in this occasionally open-door romance . These parts are easily skimmed or skipped if that’s not to your taste.

Book Lovers is Recommended for readers who enjoy witty banter and romcoms, for those looking for an engaging and fast-paced beach read, and for fans of women’s fiction (chick-lit). I’ve read all three Emily Henry books and Beach Read (her debut) edges out the others as my favorite.

My Rating: 3.5 Stars

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I love a good book about bookish people. Great review.

Same Gina! They’re difficult to resist!

Really enjoyed the audiobook Carol!

That’s good to hear!

Books about books are good!

So irresistible! 🙌

I rarely read chick lit too but have found some cute ones!

It’s fun to find a good one!

[…] Genre: Contemporary RomanceAuthor of People We Meet on Vcation and Beach Read.***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Engaging storyline with witty banter. My review of Book Lovers here. […]

Looking forward to reading this, Carol!

I do enjoy a good Bookish, book. I just got the audiobook of this one from the library, so I am looking forward to listening to it while floating in the pool. I like the idea of a sister storyline as well. Great review, Carol.

It’s loaded with witty banter! Almost too much! Enjoy!

I will be prepared.

Just picked this up from the library and read it this week– good, but I liked People You Meet on Vacation more– maybe it was all the travel involved. But I do love a happy ending so they both checked that box!

Emily Henry is a snappy writer and I like that!

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Review: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Book Lovers by Emily Henry is full of humor, heart and plenty of sass.

There’s something about the warmer, summer months that make me want to read more rom-coms. Prior to Book Lovers , I’ve been in a book funk. I’ve read many heavy topics this year and while those stories are so impactful, the intense and just plain sad subject matter is tough at times.

So it’s good to bring a rom-com into the mix to lighten things up a bit. Now that doesn’t mean these stories don’t have depth because they do and quite often, they also cover heavy topics but the mix with the lighter and the romance really helps balance some of those more intense scenes.

Emily Henry is one of my favorite romance writers. I really enjoyed her previous novels Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation . But I think Book Lovers is my favorite of hers. I loved the different perspective on the small town setting, the romance is done well and the protagonist’s family dynamic was compelling and interesting.

What’s the Story About

If you’ve watched Hallmark Christmas movies, you know there is often times some type of villain-lite significant other. This is the person who lives in the city and is aghast that their partner is having the time of their lives in the small town and could think of staying instead of shutting down the toy business, etc. Usually, they’re dressed well and very direct. And that character never gets the happy ending.

Emily Henry decided to turn the narrative around and focus Book Lovers on that type of character and wonder if there is much more than meets the eye. What’s behind their strong career aspirations and their success at all costs mentality? Why do they seem cold and somewhat detached?

That’s where our main character, Nora Stephens comes in. She’s a successful and cutthroat literary agent who is never without her phone and ignores the word vacation. The only time she truly softens is when it comes to her beloved little sister, Libby. And Libby, pregnant with her third child, is in need of a break.

Libby convinces Nora to take a vacation with her to the town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August. And as Libby is a lover of those Hallmark movies and romance novels, she puts together a list for Nora to achieve during this month—including a romance with a local and saving a small business, which Nora is not about any of that.

And to make matters more complex, Nora keeps running into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

However, the two develop a bond and the ice begins to thaw a bit, which makes Nora question what she really wants out of life.

Small Town Life

I really enjoyed how Emily Henry approached the small town obsession in the novel. She painted a reality—several storefronts closed but also pinpointed the unique characteristics that make those towns special. And even Nora can’t resist some of the charms, although part of her is always thinking about the city and work.

Prior to this trip, several of Nora’s exes have broke up with her in the Hallmark movie-type scenario—meaning they left her for a small town woman. So Emily explores what that does to the person who is broken up with. In Nora’s case, it just continues to close her off.

Until she meets Charlie. He’s not about the small town life at all and feels stuck and out of place. But there are deeper reasons for his discomfort and I thought that was an interesting part of the novel as well.

The Romance

These books make-or-break on the romance and I quite liked it in this novel! The sexual tension starts at the moment they meet, even if they are not fans of each other at first. And that continues to grow as their relationship deepens. They make sense together but also the reasons keeping them apart are realistic too.

Yes, there is steam. So if you’re a fan of it, there’s definitely a couple scenes in there for you! If that’s not your preference, it’s not overwhelming—I think it has the right amount for this type of book. You typically know what you’re getting with these novels so it shouldn’t be too much of a shock but I always want to give a heads up just in case.

I think out of all the Emily Henry romances, this is the strongest one both in terms of chemistry and also the fact that their struggles make sense. Again, I sometimes feel the obstacles are a bit reaching but not in the case.

I see why Book Lovers is already so popular! It’s fresh, modern and just flat-out entertaining. An ideal novel to read during the summer. For book clubs, check out my discussion questions here .

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Review: BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry

FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Emily Henry’s new novel Book Lovers follows Nora Stephens, a top notch literary agent in Manhattan. She’s great at what she does, has a take no prisoners attitude, and thus has earned herself a reputation as a shark in the industry.  Nora also has a softer side though, when it comes to her younger sister, Libby.  They lost their mom when they were young and so Nora has practically raised Libby.  Even though Libby is a grown, married woman with baby number three on the way, Nora still deems herself Libby’s protector and the person who fixes things so that Libby is always happy and safe.  So when Libby announces she and Nora are going to get away from New York for an adventure before the new baby arrives, of course Nora drops everything and follows Libby, to of all random places, Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, the tiny town that inspired one of Nora’s client’s most famous novels.

I really adored Nora and liked that we got to see both that tough, driven workaholic side of her personality as well as the softer, more vulnerable, yet ultra-protective side that comes out whenever she’s with her sister. You can just tell that Nora and Libby have been through a lot together and their close bond is very moving to witness. I also loved that as part of their trip to Sunshine Falls, Libby has created a “bucket list” of sorts for her and Nora to complete – wear flannel, date a local, go skinny dipping, etc.  Libby’s list lends itself to many entertaining, often laugh out loud moments as it forces Nora way outside of her comfort zone.

Watching the sisters interact was definitely a highlight of Book Lovers for me, but that’s not to say the romantic element was any less satisfying.  In fact, it was pretty spectacular, particularly if you’re into romance of the slow-burn variety with witty banter that moves from sharp and cutting to increasingly flirtatious the closer the characters become to one another.  Even though Nora wasn’t a fan at first, I really loved Charlie Lastra from the first moment we meet him, mainly because he really gives Nora a run for her money in the shark department.  He’s a broody editor type who is not impressed by Nora showing up late for their meeting and isn’t bashful about telling her this.  The fireworks between them are immediate, and even though Nora swears she can’t stand the guy, she also can’t stop thinking about him.  When he also shows up in Sunshine Falls unexpectedly and runs into Nora, the sparks just keep flying.  I loved watching their relationship grow once they each get past their initial impressions of one another.  It turns out that Charlie is actually from Sunshine Falls and is home dealing with some complicated family issues.  Henry excels at writing realistic characters with messy lives, and both Nora and Charlie fit the bill.  As the older sibling in my family, I could relate to many of the things each character was trying to work their way through.  That said, I was also very much rooting for them to team up and face life’s challenges together.

I love Emily Henry’s books anyway, but Book Lovers truly felt like it was custom-made for me.  I love New York and I love small town settings, and I get both with this book.  I also adore book loving characters and the enemies-to-lovers romance trope, and again, I get both here. Lastly and perhaps the biggest draw of all, the sisterly bond between Nora and Libby, and all of the complicated family issues facing both Nora and Charlie.  If you’re familiar with my blog and the types of books I tend to gush over, you already know that Book Lovers checked pretty much all the boxes for me. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it ultimately left me with a smile on my face.  I think Emily Henry has another winner on her hands with Book Lovers .

About Emily Henry

Emily Henry writes stories about love and family for both teens and adults. She studied creative writing at Hope College and the now-defunct New York Center for Art & Media Studies. Find her on Instagram @EmilyHenryWrites.

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I am excited to hear the sisterhood element was so strong in this book. I love that! This is on my TBR this week, so hopefully I will be fangirling with you shortly

Yay, hope it’s a great read for you! 🙂

I can’t wait to read this! I know it’s published here as you can buy it online but for some reason it’s not available in the library catalogue to request yet! I’m going to ask next time I’m in if they can help me figure out how to request it, or I’m going to have to just buy it as I’ve loved all of her other books I’ve read!

Hope that you had a good weekend 🙂

I hope you’re able to get your hands on a copy soon!

As adorable as this romance sounds, your review of their relationship had me loving the idea of a Norah/ Libby focused story and curious how being book lovers played into the sisters’ relationship. Still so cute though!

Yeah, their relationship dynamic would easily lend itself to a whole other book. Hmm, maybe the author will write one from Libby’s perspective. I’d totally read that!

Ugh, this sounds SO GOOD!! Great review! I really need to catch up on her books.

I’ve had great luck with all of her adult novels but need to catch up on her YA ones.

I may have to read this for fun, even though it’s not a genre that fits on my blog. It sounds absolutely wonderful!

Yeah, if anyone asked me for reading recs outside of their usual genres, any of Emily Henry’s adult novels would be high on my recommendation list. I’ve enjoyed all of them so much!

I am seeing nothing but raves for this one! I’ve yet to read anything by Henry (the previous releases just didn’t call to me) but this one I really want to read. I put it on hold via Overdrive and I’m #94 on the wait list. LOL But there are 20 copies so hopefully it will go quickly. 🙂

Oh wow, 94! Yes, I read it in a day so hopefully you won’t have to wait too long for it.

Oh I love the sound of this. Good thing it’s already on my TBR list.

I hope it’s a great read for you!

Excellent review! I loved this so much.

Same! It’s one of my favorites of the year so far. 🙂

I totally agree with you! I think it’s her best book so far and will be on my top books this year!

I love Emily Henry’s books, too, and cannot wait to read this one! 😀

Sounds like this will check all my boxes, too!

I hope it does. 🙂

I’m so excited to read this book, so I’m happy to hear you loved it! Can’t wait to dive in too 🙂

I hope you love it!

I’m looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

You’re welcome!

I so want to read this one. I am on a very long list at the library. Wonderful review, Suzanne. I like that there is a good sister story as well.

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Book Lovers Review – A new favourite romance

I don’t know why it took me so long to pick up an Emily Henry book, I was seriously missing out. I can’t wait to read all of her other books, but for now, here is my Book Lovers review!

Quick Synopsis

A by the book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  Beach Read  and  People We Meet on Vacation .

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Title: Book Lovers

Author: Emily Henry

Rating:  4.5 Stars

Genre: Romance

Format: Paperback ARC

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Date Published: 3 May 2022

Goodreads Description: Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away—with visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bo okish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.

I received a review copy from Penguin Random House SA. All opinions are my own.

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After finishing this book I felt empty inside. Or as Henry puts it “it’s like remembering your favourite book. One that left you gutted, sure, but also one that changed you forever.” I was rooting for the romance and the characters immediately. Nora is someone I can relate to on a personal level. The villain, the city girl, someone who doesn’t get storybook endings.

And it felt so nice for a character like that to finally get a storybook ending. I loved it very much. I also loved Charlie, their banter, and every second they spent together. Henry is a fantastic writer who knows how to craft characters, scenes, and dialogue. Now I need to go read everything she’s written.

I’m pretty sure I’ll spend a lot of time thinking about Book Lovers. And rereading my favourite quotes. If you ever had any doubts about picking this up, let me tell you. It’s amazing, and you should read it ASAP.

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I enjoyed this as well!

I adored this book. Especially the banter!!!

Same. It was so much fun, and I loved both Nora and Charlie.

I enjoyed this one too, ESPECIALLY the banter and charlie’s cantankerous disposition lmao. Was this your first Emily Henry?! If so you are in for a treat — while I loved this one, it was my least fave of the three

Yes, Book Lovers was my first. I plan to read People We Meet on Vacation and then Beach Read.

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Book Review | Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Title: Book Lovers Author: Emily Henry Genre: Romance Publishes On: May 3, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Source: physical (Target Exclusive Edition) Pages: 416

Synopsis: One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming… Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is  not  that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away—with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute. If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.

My thoughts

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When Emily Henry’s  Beach Read  is your favorite book ever, the book you consider perfect, it’s hard to read and review any of her other books without very high expectations. I think  Beach Read  was just lightning in a bottle for me, the perfect book at the perfect time. So while I enjoyed  Book Lovers  thoroughly, laughing and crying at all the right places, it didn’t quite  reach the  Beach Read  status for me.

But I love that Emily Henry has created the anti-rom-com heroine in Nora, a love story for the character that is usually the one that gets left behind when the hero falls for the quirky, lovable bookish love interest. HOWEVER, it’s the quirky, lovable bookish character that I most identify with, that steals my heart, so it’s those kinds of romances that I’m drawn to the most. But I can still appreciate the need for more stories like  Book Lovers .

I adored the chemistry between our two main characters. The build-up was the best kind of torture. I loved that Charlie and Nora were so similar. Most romances are about opposites attracting, but their similarities had me rooting for them.

“Sometimes, even when you start with the last page and you think you know everything, a book finds a way to surprise you.” Emily Henry, Book Lovers

There were a few issues that kept this one from being a five-star read for me. It pains me to say this, but there were a few times I felt like I was being told something instead of shown. Nora is described as this “shark” of an agent in the publishing world, but I never really felt that about her. I wish Henry would have given us a scene illustrating her cutthroat style. And I never understood or connected with the book that Nora and Charlie are working on together. It just sounded meh for a book that’s supposed to be a hit. 

I also think it didn’t help that I’d recently read  The Hating Game  by Sally Thorne, another enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in the publishing world that I absolutely loved. But I did speed through  Book Lovers , enjoying it more and more as I read, so it’s definitely a must-read for fans of Emily Henry!

(My copy of Book Lovers from Target also included the short story “Layover”, which is a kind of epilogue for Beach Read . It’s a must-read for fans!)

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​​Emily Henry writes stories about love and family for both teens and adults. She studied creative writing at Hope College and the now-defunct New York Center for Art & Media Studies.

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Emily Henry has included a few songs and artists within the pages of Book Lovers . I couldn’t find an official playlist, so of course I had to create my own. 😉 I’ll share it below, but I’ve chosen to highlight Taylor Swift’s “Lover” ! … Can I go where you go? Can we always be this close forever and ever? And ah, take me out, and take me home (forever and ever) You’re my, my, my, my Oh, you’re my, my, my, my Darling, you’re my, my, my, my Lover

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Sorry, this didn’t quite reach favorites status, but I am glad you still enjoyed it.

Yeah, I try really hard not to compare Henry’s other books to Beach Read, but it’s just impossible for me not to. 🤦‍♀️😃

I”m listening to this now, It’s been slow going for me, mostly because I just haven’t found the time to sit and listen. But, so far I’m enjoying it.

It did take me longer to get into than her previous books, but I think by the mid-point I was invested. 🙂 I look forward to hearing what you thought about it!

People We Meet on Vacation and A Million Junes are probably my favorite Henry books, but heck, I loved them all. The romance was honestly my favorite part of this story. Those two were so good together, but I also liked Nora’s personal journey. I was really happy for everyone by the end of this book.

I haven’t read A Million Junes, but I’m adding it to my tbr so thanks for the recommendation! 😊

I just got the audiobook from the library and will be listening to this one shortly. Too bad it is not as good as Beach Read, but it is hard to meet that excellent status with every book. Great review, Dedra.

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