“What Henry is especially skilled at is writing dialogue. The banter between Poppy and Alex is so natural, quick and witty that it would make Shonda Rhimes do a slow clap.”
—The Associated Press“Beach Read fans, assemble. Emily Henry is back with another smart, steamy romance….Warning: you will feel all the feels. And probably shed a few tears.”
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The Skimm
“The strength of
People We Meet on Vacation [is] the clever observations, the dialogue (which is laugh-out-loud funny) and, most particularly, the characters. Funny and fumbling and lovable, they’re most decidedly worth the trip."
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The Wall Street Journal
“A delightful love story full of hilarious one-liners and winking asides, making it the perfect poolside companion.”
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Real Simple“Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author, and
People We Meet on Vacation is the perfect getaway: a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever.”
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Jodi Picoult, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Book of Two Ways
“
People We Meet on Vacation is a gorgeous slow-burn romance, full of sexual tension and tantalizing possibility. I fell head over heels for Alex and Poppy, and loved travelling all over the world with them both.”
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Beth O'Leary,
Sunday Times bestselling author of
The Flatshare
“This is a perfect rom com, and I completely adored it. I think Emily Henry might be our generation's answer to Nora Ephron. A witty, warm page turner.”
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Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of GMA book club pick
This Time Next Year
“Emily Henry is a STAR! Deeply emotional and starkly funny,
People We Meet on Vacation cements Emily Henry as the Queen of Banter. Rom-com fans will swoon over this slow burn friends-to-lovers romance. Poppy and Alex are real and flawed and ultra-lovable, and their Summer Trips will scratch an itch for those of us who’ve missed traveling. A perfect summer read!”
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Alexis Daria, bestselling author of
You Had Me at Hola“A compulsively readable book full of sparkling wit, dazzling prose and a romance that grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go.”
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Abby Jimenez,
USA Today bestselling author of
Life’s Too Short “An absolute delight: swoony, legitimately moving, and packed with witty banter that makes Alex and Poppy jump off the page. We are already waiting impatiently for whatever Emily writes next.”
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Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, USA Today bestselling authors of
The Royal We and
The Heir Affair
“Henry’s biggest strength is in the sparkling, often laugh-out-loud-funny dialogue, particularly the banter-filled conversations between Poppy and Alex. The end result is a story that pays homage to classic romantic comedies while having a point of view all its own. A warm and winning
When Harry Met Sally update that hits all the perfect notes.”
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Kirkus Reviews“Henry’s skills with sensory detail and lovable characters shine through. This is a strong choice for readers looking for a vicarious summer vacation of their own.”
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Publishers Weekly
“What fun! This delightful book should be in every beach bag this summer. A hilariously comedic rom-com with memorable characters, set in varied vacation spots in various years. I enjoyed the changing timeline and seeing the relationship as it grew through the years.”
