In 'Book Lovers' by Emily Henry, two literary agents from contrasting worlds unexpectedly collide in a charming coastal town. As they navigate their complicated relationships, a story unfolds that intertwines their professional ambitions and personal lives. Amidst the backdrop of sun-soaked beaches and small-town secrets, they discover that love can emerge from the pages of a well-worn novel. With witty banter and heartfelt moments, this tale explores the magic of unexpected connections. Will they choose their careers or dare to embrace the love story waiting to be written?
By Emily Henry
Published: 2022
""Sometimes the story we think we want isn’t the story we need to tell; it’s the moments in between that truly shape us.""
“One of my favorite authors.”—Colleen Hoover An insightful, delightful, instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily ∙ Today ∙ Parade ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Bustle ∙ PopSugar ∙ Katie Couric Media ∙ Book Bub ∙ SheReads ∙ Medium ∙ The Washington Post ∙ and more! 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.
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Emily Henry is a bestselling author known for her engaging and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. With a knack for weaving humor and emotional depth, Henry's writing often explores themes of love, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships. Her notable works include "Beach Read," "People We Meet on Vacation," and "Book Lovers," each of which has received critical acclaim and captivated readers with relatable characters and witty dialogue. Henry's unique ability to blend romance with life’s challenges has established her as a prominent voice in modern fiction.
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