Book Lovers is the third adult contemporary romance book by bestselling author Emily Henry. It was published in 2022 and was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller.
Book Lovers seemed to receive a lot of hype. It was recommended by almost everyone, but I was reluctant to buy a copy in case it didn’t live up to it. However when I saw it described as “Schitt’s Creek for book nerds” I was instantly sold! Schitt’s Creek and books are two of my favourite things!
The book was also recommended by both Taylor Jenkins Reid and Colleen Hoover and since I love TJR’s books, I knew I had to give it a try.
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Plot
Nora is a cutthroat literary agent at the top of her game. Charlie, meanwhile, is an editor with a gift for creating bestsellers. He also happens to be Nora’s work nemesis.
Nora has been through enough break-ups to know she’s the one men date before finding their happy-ever-after. Nora’s little sister Libby persuades her to swap her city desk for a month’s break in Sunshine Falls, in the hope she might enjoy a holiday romance.
Sunshine Falls is a small town straight out of a romance novel, but instead of meeting sexy lumberjacks, cute bartenders or a handsome country doctor, Nora keeps bumping into…Charlie.
Can the two arch-rivals put aside the differences and find some common ground?
Book Lovers Book Review
I honestly loved this book. It was fun, witty and full of literary references – what’s not to love?!
I loved how it poked fun at traditional romance tropes. The ambitious, career-orientated woman who doesn’t want kids, is often villainised in other books. The cold-hearted woman a man leaves before marrying the girl next door. I loved that the author made these traits something to be celebrated.
While the enemies to lovers trope isn’t exactly a new one, Emily Henry puts a fresh new spin on it. The dialogue sparkled and I loved Nora and Charlie. Give me all the flirty banter!
Nora was smart and independent but had a softer side to her too. I loved when she showed her more vulnerable side. I also enjoyed the relationship Nora had with her sister Libby, and how that was explored. The author managed to introduce some more serious topics without making the story too heavy.
The ending to the story didn’t disappoint and thankfully didn’t require a complete personality transplant for either Nora or Charlie. I loved how Emily Henry handled the compromise needed.
Needless to say, I loved this book and will definitely be looking out for more books by Emily Henry.
What to Read Next
If you enjoyed Book Lovers, I would definitely recommend reading Emily Henry’s other novels. I would suggest starting with Happy Place, as that’s my second favourite Emily Henry book.
If you’re looking try a different author, I would recommend the romance books by Lucy Score. They have a lot of the same wit and banter, but with extra spice! If you’re looking for a romance book with a similar vacation vibe, I’d suggest reading The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella.
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