Reading Order
Emily Henry Reading Order
Emily Henry is the #1 New York Times bestselling author who redefined contemporary romance with her witty banter, emotionally resonant storytelling, and brilliantly drawn characters. Here's the complete Emily Henry reading order — from her debut to her latest novel.
Where to start
Most fans recommend starting with Beach Read or People We Meet on Vacation. Both are excellent entry points that showcase Emily Henry's voice. Book Lovers is a great third read.
Complete Emily Henry Book List
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The Love That Split the World
OptionalEmily Henry·2016·Debut — YA magical realism, very different from her later work - Buy
A Million Junes
OptionalEmily Henry·2017·Second novel — YA magical realism - 1Buy
Beach Read
Emily Henry·2020·Adult debut — enemies-to-lovers, start here for her romance era - 2Buy
People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry·2021·Friends-to-lovers across years of missed chances - 3Buy
Book Lovers
Emily Henry·2022·Enemies-to-lovers between a literary agent and an editor in a small town - 4Buy
Happy Place
Emily Henry·2023·Exes forced to fake it for one last vacation - 5Buy
Funny Story
Emily Henry·2024·Jilted exes become unexpected roommates and more
Emily Henry — Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Emily Henry books?
For her adult romance novels, publication order works perfectly: Beach Read (2020) → People We Meet on Vacation (2021) → Book Lovers (2022) → Happy Place (2023) → Funny Story (2024). Her earlier YA novels (The Love That Split the World, A Million Junes) are optional and tonally quite different.
Which Emily Henry book should I read first?
Most fans recommend Beach Read or People We Meet on Vacation as entry points. Beach Read has the classic enemies-to-lovers setup; People We Meet on Vacation is beloved for its dual-timeline friends-to-lovers story. Both are excellent starting points.
Are Emily Henry books part of the same universe?
Her adult romance novels are standalone stories — you don't need to read them in order. However, readers sometimes spot Easter eggs and familiar settings connecting the books, as they all take place in the same loose world.
Is Emily Henry writing a new book?
Emily Henry typically releases one book per year. Check BookReleaseRadar's series page for the latest news on upcoming Emily Henry releases.
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