Nothing is more satisfying than reading a feel-good story about love, family, and friendship. Emily Henry writes these heartwarming tales for both adults and teens, gaining the respect of other fellow writers like Colleen Hoover.
Her romance books have skyrocketed to the New York Times Bestseller list, thanks to the delightful tales and unique twists and turns that she throws in her characters’ paths.
8 Emily Henry Books to Read Next
If you’ve never read any of her books, here are quick summaries so you can decide which book to pick up first:
1. Book Lovers
This book garnered one of the Oprah Daily Today titles of Most Anticipated Book of 2022, and for good reason. Literary agent Nora Stephens life revolves around books, her clients, and her younger sister Libby. When Libby begs her sister for a trip to Sunshine Falls, Nora agrees. But what happens when she keeps running into Charlie Lastra, an editor she knows from the city and with whom she’s at odds.
2. People We Meet on Vacation
Alex and Poppy are complete opposites, but they’ve been best friends for more than a decade since that time they shared a ride home from college. In fact, every year for the last ten years, they’ve taken one week of summer vacation together—until something happened that caused a rift between them.
When Poppy realizes that she was never happy except with Alex, she asks him to take one more trip together, and he agrees, so she has one last chance to bring everything back to the way they used to be.
3. Beach Read
Augustus Everett and January Andrews are next-door neighbors for the three months of summer, and they couldn’t be more polar opposites: Augustus writes literary fiction, while January pens bestselling romances with happily ever afters.
But with both of them struggling writer’s block, they strike a deal: for once, why not let Augustus write a happy story, while January focuses on conjuring up the next Great American Novel? That means she’ll bring him to rom-com situations to inspire him, while he’ll arrange interviews with serious people to get her on the right page. Little do they know what kind of romance is in store for them!
4. Happy Place
Wyn and Harriet have always been the perfect couple, so when they broke up and did not tell their best friends, they ended up in a shared bedroom on their annual getaway with their group of friends. To make matters worse, it’s their last time they’ll have with one another in the cottage because it’s up for sale, so they decide to pretend that they’re still together just to appease their friends.
5. The Love That Split the World
The author’s debut novel literally split the romance world, perfectly capturing the months right after high school. Natalie’s last summer in her small hometown suddenly turns magical, when she starts seeing apparitions and the whole town seems to change right before her eyes. And then there’s this handsome boy she meets, and everything else ceases to exist for Natalie.
6. A Million Junes
This modern twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet family feud will have you turning the pages way past your bedtime! The feuding families in this case, the Angerts and the O’Donnells, are both tight-lipped about the real cause of their rift, and their kids have inherited the animosity. But what happens when Saul Angert comes back after three years away and June O’Donnell keeps running into him—and realizing she doesn’t really hate him?
7. When the Sky Fell on Splendor
The explosion of a local steel mill in Splendor, Ohio, tragically affected everyone. For example, 17-year-old Franny has a brother who’s still in a coma five years after the accident. To keep themselves from being too bogged down by the tragedy, Franny and a group of friends start to investigate and film local folklore and ghost stories.
But what happens when they end up filming something that can have more serious ramifications—a massive bright light that hurtles toward them straight from the sky?
8. Hello Girls
Co-authored with Brittany Cavallaro, this romance follows the lives of two teenage girls who want to teach the controlling men in their lives a lesson—by leaving on a trip from their small hometown in Michigan all the way to Chicago! Sure, they need money, and maybe a stolen car won’t be missed?
Enjoying Emily Henry Books
Emily Henry’s feel-good romances are a great addition to your TBR (to-be-read) pile, especially for those long, lazy summer days, or maybe in between your more serious reads, just to give yourself a little boost once in a while.
Or, if you or a friend is a great romance fan, then these are practically must-haves! Check out which books you haven’t read yet and get ready for a few nights of beach encounters and reconnections!
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Yen Cabag is the Blog Writer of TCK Publishing. She is also a homeschooling mom, family coach, and speaker for the Charlotte Mason method, an educational philosophy that places great emphasis on classic literature and the masterpieces in art and music. She has also written several books, both fiction and nonfiction. Her passion is to see the next generation of children become lovers of reading and learning in the midst of short attention spans.
