About the Book Nora Stephens life is books-shes 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 shes 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 theyve met many times and its never been cute. If Nora knows shes not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows hes nobodys 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 theyve written about themselves-- Book Synopsis 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 didnt see coming... Nora Stephens life is books--shes 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 shes 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 theyve met many times and its never been cute. If Nora knows shes not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows hes nobodys 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 theyve written about themselves. Review Quotes [ Book Lovers ] is multilayered and the characters familial challenges are complex. By both playing to and overtly subverting romance tropes and archetypes like the high-powered big city woman who neglects her family and the life-affirming power of small-town life, this novel delivers an insightful comedic meditation on love, family and going your own way.-- NPR If Emily Henry makes herself laugh at the characters dialogue in her own books, its understandable. She is a master at witty repartee....Its a safe bet that viewers would enjoy seeing Henrys characters come to life on screen. --Associated Press It is humanly impossible for Emily Henry to write a bad book. Her particular blend of grief and messy relationships is a heady cocktail of intoxicating yearning...Whatever Henry decides to spear, be it literary posturing or vacation rom-com, she subverts her subjects in the most delicious ways. --Entertainment Weekly Book Lovers is a treat from start to finish, flipping the conventional small-town love story trope on its head...This enemies-to-lovers novel is a quick and satisfying binge-read. -- USA Today One of my favorite authors. -- Colleen Hoover , #1 New York Times bestselling author Book Lovers is a rom-com lovers dream of a book. It is razor-sharp and modern, featuring a fierce heroine who does not apologize for her ambition and heartfelt discussions of grief. Readers know that Emily Henry never fails to deliver great banter and a romance to swoon over but this may just be her best yet. A breath of fresh air. -- Taylor Jenkins Reid , New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising I would follow Emily Henry anywhere. A small town, a literary enterprise, a bookstore to rescue, and sex in moonlit streams? Yes, please! Book Lovers is sexy, funny, and smart. Another perfectly satisfying read from the unstoppable Emily Henry. -- Emma Straub , New York Times bestselling author of All Adults Here Emily Henrys books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet. The prose is effortless, the characters charming. The only downside is reaching the end. -- V.E. Schwab , New York Times bestselling author The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Charming, earnest, and clever, Book Lovers is Schitts Creek for book nerds. A total delight for anyone whos ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry. -- Casey McQuiston , New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop You KNOW I love a book--and a writer--when I bust out my trusty ballpoint and absolutely maul the pages...and thats exactly what I just did to the divine Emily Henry. I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. Im utterly enchanted by her wry, self-aware sense of humor, the relish that she brings to every cleverly crafted sentence, and her irrepressible love for love. -- Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of Things You Save in a Fire and How to Walk Away Emily Henry writes romantic comedy with such sass and humour, she has that gift for making you laugh and cry within the space of a few sentences. Not to mention the sizzling chemistry! Her characters fizz like good champagne, they leap off the page and into your heart. -- Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of One Night on the Island Magical, delightful, and utterly one of a kind: Emily Henrys writing is a gift to the world. Ive loved every single one of her books more than the previous, to the point that I cannot wait to see what her next title will do to me! -- Ali Hazelwood , New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Book Lovers is the perfect title for this utterly romantic read featuring two book industry insiders with crackling chemistry. Heartfelt, funny, and full of joy, Emily Henrys latest is packed with surprising twists and turns that keep you rooting for Nora and Charlie, every step of the way. (Also, three cheers for Noras super-relatable bangs journey!) --Tia Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June When I read an Emily Henry novel I always feel a particularly undignified kind of jealousy, because I wish Id written it. Book Lovers is no different: I loved every page, every line. Its so smart, so funny and so sexy. Nora and Charlie have sizzling chemistry--they even make discussing a contract hot. Readers are going to fall head over heels for these two. -- Beth OLeary, International bestselling author of The No-Show [P]erfect-for-summer rom com. --Parade Brimming with swoon-worthy moments, hilarious banter, and lovable characters... -- Womens World [A] fun and flirty romance -- Cosmo Book Lovers uses classic romance tropes with purpose and intention, offering readers a satisfying romance unto itself, while also reflecting on why romance novels are so enticing to begin with...a smart, charming and dazzling book. --Shelf Awareness About the Author Emily Henry is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read . She studied creative writing at Hope College, and now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. Find her on Instagram @emilyhenrywrites.