Looking to get swept up in a whimsical romance novel? Look no further than Emily Henry's impressive and ever-growing collection of romantic reads. Quickly winning over the hearts of readers around the globe with her quirky characters, heartfelt storytelling, and compelling plots, it's no wonder her books have taken the contemporary romance genre by storm.
What Made Emily Henry Famous?
Beloved by BookTok and the New York Times bestselling author list alike, Emily Henry is an American author best known for her charming romance novels. Although she got her start in the young adult genre, her skyrocketing popularity after her first adult book, Beach Read, has forever solidified her place in the ranks of adult romance writers. Currently, five of her novels have been optioned for one-screen adaptations, so keep a lookout for any cast announcements or release dates!
Popular Tropes Found in Emily Henry Books:
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Fake dating
- Opposites attract
- Small town romance
- Second chance
- One bed
Should You Read Emily Henry's Books in a Certain Order?
Since all of her titles are standalone books, you do not have to read Emily Henry's books in any specific order. If you want to follow her journey as a writer throughout the years, reading Emily Henry's books (or listening through an audiobook service) in chronological order is always fun!
Chronological Order of Emily Henry's Books:
- 2016: The Love that Split the World
- 2017: A Million Junes
- 2019: When the Sky Fell on Splendor
- 2019: Hello Girls
- 2020: Beach Read
- 2021: People We Meet on Vacation
- 2022: Book Lovers
- 2023: Happy Place
- 2024: Funny Story
A Complete List of Emily Henry's Books
If you're looking for a dreamy, quick-witted romance to listen to on audiobook or a snappy and exciting YA novel to read after this year’s July book releases, try one of these ever-popular Emily Henry books:
Beach Read
If you love a slow-burn romance and a dash of spice, you'll adore Beach Read, Henry's first step into the adult romance genre. When bestselling romance author January Andrews discovers the truth of her recently deceased dad's scandalous affair, she stops believing in love altogether. In an effort to escape it all, she moves into a lake house for the summer and meets her polar opposite—Augustus Everett, a literary fiction writer who's suffering from his very own writer's block. When they challenge each other to write a book in the other's genre before the end of the season, things start cooking up. But neither of them is looking for love … Right?
People We Meet on Vacation
For any fans of quick-witted banter, steamy romance, and friends-to-enemies-back-to-friends-to-potentially-lovers whirlwinds, People We Meet on Vacation fits the bill. It doesn't matter that Poppy and Alex are complete opposites and only get to spend one week out of each summer together—they've been long-distance best friends for a decade. But after one disastrous vacation breaks them up, their friendship (and happiness) begins to fizzle out. In a last-ditch effort to make things go back to normal, Poppy has one week to win back the best friend … whom she may or may not be in love with.
Book Lovers
Happy Place
If you love stories of friendship troubles, growing up, and second-chance romance, you'll love Happy Place. When recent exes Wyn and Harriet have to pretend to still be together for an annual weeklong vacation for the sake of their long-time friend group, they think it will be easy—after all, after years together, how hard can it be to fake still being in love for one more week? But, as they spend the days together playing the perfect couple in one bedroom, they'll be forced to examine why exactly they ever broke up in the first place.
Funny Story
The Love That Split the World
Emily Henry's debut novel, The Love That Split the World, is a fantastical young adult romance that explores time and space. After a mysterious apparition warns young Natalie that she has three months to save a boy named Beau, she risks her future and jumps into action to build a new world and protect him until the very end.
A Million Junes
In a Romeo and Juliet-inspired young adult romance, A Million Junes explores difficult topics of love, grief, family, and rivalry. When the daughter and son of two cursed, feuding families fall in love, they must join together to uncover the mysterious truths about what caused the split in the first place. Saul and June will do anything they can to stay in love—and bring their families back together.
When the Sky Fell on Splendor
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, When the Sky Fell on Splendor is the Emily Henry book that explores the YA sci-fi genre. Follow a group of teens as they explore and film the aftermath of a massive steel mill explosion in their small town. It's all fine and dandy until, one evening, they film a bright light headed their way. When they go to explore the landing site, everything changes for good.
Hello Girls
Hello Girls, a joint Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry book, is often described as this generation’s Thelma and Louise. Fall in love with this dark, chick-lit comedy as Winona and Lucille flee their abusive homes before graduation and learn to reclaim their strength on the road.
Experience the unbeatable joy of Emily Henry's books for yourself! Pick a title from the list above, and soon enough, you'll be kicking your feet and grinning ear to ear at the charming love stories. Buy a physical copy or fall in love with audiobook versions, like us.
