I did read the whole thing, but found myself wanting a lot more. The story could definitely use more weirdness and specificity of place. I appreciated some variations on popular tropes but could have used more.

I was not a fan of Emily Henry's first two books. I am clearly in the minority for thinking what I do. However, the synopsis of Book Lovers sounded so good, that I wanted to give it a fair chance. And I'm so glad that I did! While all of the humor Emily Henry uses is not really for me, I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and there were a few moments that literally made me laugh out loud. Third time was definitely the charm for Emily Henry's books. I'm looking forward to her next book now!

INCREDIBLE, AMAZING, SENSATIONAL. Emily Henry really outdid herself with Book Lovers - I loved Nora and Charlie. They might be my favorite Emily Henry couple. As always, she had me in my feels, making me cry and swoon in the same book.

Definitely my favorite from this author. Fun, quirky characters that poke fun of the tropes of romance novels while still being a romance novel. Very enjoyable, easy to recommend.

This book is a delight of playing with tropes, twisting them around, and still delivering the delicious satisfaction one would expect. I adored the characters all around with each given a chance to grow and shine!

Thank you PRH International and Berkley Romance for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I glad to buddy read this with my book gfs Rhy (@bookclubph) and Nickle (@nicklereads) for our book club — Reads and Rambles PH

I guess I'm part of the black sheep book community for finding this book average. Book Lovers is a highly anticipated novel by many and I was one of them. It's sad to say it didn't lived up to its hype.

Nora Stephens and Charlie Lastra belong in the same field. Nora is a literary agent and has merciless reputation on her job. You've got to commend her because she's good on it. She and Charlie butthead constantly. You can tell there's a sexual tension between them. Another side of the story, Nora and her sister Libby have a getaway in a small town called "Sunshine Falls" and coincidentally, Charlie is there.

Hear me out, Charlie and Nora lacked the chemistry. I didn't like the romance at all and they seem platonic. I think the story focuses more on Nora and Libby's relationship. They're tight as knit and as much as I adore their bondingsomething is lacking. Everything is forced and I didn't find any of them memorable. The plot twist is too shallow for me.

The reason I gave it 3 stars because of Nora. There are times I find her infuriating but her vulnerability makes her relatable. She's a selfless, hardworking woman. I sort of see myself in her for putting others first before myself. Some of you find this a toxic trait because that's what a caring person do. We even forget ourselves in order for others to be happy. Somehow, Nora learns how to balance it in this book and I love her for pursuing what she wanted to be.

This book was good, but felt very safe and didn’t really provide anything “new”. The plot was cute and overall it was a nice feel-good book, but it didn’t stand out among all the other romances out there.

I adored this book. Emily Henry never disappoints, and I believe this is my favorite of hers yet. The chemistry, the tension, the twists and turns were so fun to read. There was real emotion and real loss. You get the full gambit of emotions with this read. I loved it so much and have already recommended it several times. I will continue to do so as well. Can't wait for her next book!

I love Emily Henry. There’s no one that can create characters and setting quite like her. I instantly fell in love with every characters, even just the side characters and townsfolk. One of my favorite reads of the year!

As someone who LOVED Emily Henry's last two romance releases (Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation) I'm sad to say I liked Book Lovers, but I didn't love it.

Book Lovers follows Nora Stephens, a literary agent known for being ruthless in the industry. Nora decides to take a well needed break from work and travels to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina with her sister, Libby. Sunshine Falls is not what Nora and Libby expect, but Nora is even more surprised when she runs into Charlie Lastra. Charlie is a book editor, and Nora has had some unpleasant run-ins with him in the past. Book Lovers follows Nora as she and her sister work through small town bucket list and try to see the positives of being in a place like Sunshine Falls. Nora ruminates on family, work, and love.

Book Lovers is so funny, I love Emily Henry's humor! Much like Beach Read, Book Lovers is also hard hitting at times, as Nora works through losing her mother at a young age and taking care of herself and Libby and how that has shaped her into the woman she is.

Book Lovers still has all of Emily Henry's charm and great storytelling. I didn't love it as much as I expected to, but I still recommend it highly. If you like reading about characters in the book industry, small towns, or romance between characters that can be considered unlikeable, this book is perfect for you!

As always, I am highly anticipating whatever Emily Henry writes next!

Book Lovers is a book that knows exactly what it is. The main character, Nora, starts it right off by comparing her life to a Hallmark romance movie where a girl or guy who lives in the big city goes in a relationship goes off on a work adventure to an idyllic town and realizes that the person they are truly meant to be with is the small town person instead of their work obsessed love interest back home in New York or LA or wherever it is that the movie is set. Only Nora isn't the girl who gets the fairy tale ending and the big sweeping romance, she's the work obsessed city girl who gets left behind.

And that's where Book Lovers starts. With Nora, a literary agent, breaking up with yet another boyfriend just as she's about to meet with editor Charlie, who seems to be just as work obsessed and rude as Nora seems to be. Of course that meeting doesn't go well.

Fast forward a little bit and city loving, work until you drop Nora is convinced to travel to an idyllic little town with her very pregnant little sister. And although Nora still wants to work, work, work, she also wants to mend whatever is happening with her sister. So off they go to a small town, the draw being that it just so happens to be the location where one of Nora's clients books is set. Only the town, at least at first glance, doesn't seem to have as many charms as it's fictional counterpart.

That all changes when Nora and her sister start to get to know the residents of the small town. And it just so happens that this small town is where editor Charlie grew up and is also currently staying. (If you've watched a Hallmark movie you can probably guess where this is going to go.)

What happens next is both predictable and unpredictable. There's some miscommunication, there's some sibling fighting, and there's some spice and although tensions are high between multiple characters during most of the last quarter of the book, Henry still gives a vibe that everything is going to be just fine.

But you'll have to read to find out.

Overall, I really enjoyed Book Lovers.

I just loved it. It’s tropes all the way down done in a way that proves why tropes work. Plus Charlie reminds me of Jason from Gilmore Girls and I rather liked him. I loved this even more than People We Meet on Vacation.

I have loved everything I have read by Emily, so I was READY for this book. I know I am a little late to the game here, but I loved it just as much as everyone else! The writing was as amazing as always, witty and fun and sexyyy! I loved the main characters being book agents and editors, usually when a character is in the book world they are librarians or work in a bookshop (which I also love, sooo). I also really loved the relationship Nora has with her sister Libby. And of course, CHARLIE. He is amazing and this book is amazing and everyone should read it and that is just that.

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

While I know this is a favorite among many people, I wasn't a huge fan. It was ok. I liked the storyline, but I wanted there to be more spice.

How do I even start?

Firstly, Emily Henry is hands down one of my favorite authors. Everything I've read of hers, especially in the adult space, has pulled at my heart and stuck in my lungs. I cannot recommend her enough.

But Book Lovers? Book Lovers felt like it was me. Nora isn't a character we always see in romance. She's harsh and cold. Overwhelming and overwhelmed. A friend who read this before I did immediately texted me and said "this story is for you". She wasn't wrong.

If you're a woman who feels like they've never quite seen themselves as a love interest before and have connected with the "villainess" more often than not. This book is for you. For us.

Just ok. Neither character was particularly likeable, though they did have good chemistry at times. Both generally seemed arrogant and self-centered. The history between the protagonist and her sister kept coming up, but her guilt over the past and need to mother did not exactly seem true to life. The sister's big secret, revealed near the end, was no big deal. And her reason for wanting to make the trip was rather silly.

Oh my gosh Emily Henry is the absolutely queen of romance.

I absolutely loved this and I CANNOT wait to read her next book. I will read about anything from her grocery list to her lists of to do for the day.

So much steam, humor, sassiness, and chemistry that is just on fire.

And can we talk about a book within a book?!!! Also, the sisterly love... I wanted to cry. I think this was almost my favorite part of this book.

Henry.... can you just give us more books already please haha.

Thank you so much to Berkley and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Pub date: 5/3//22
Published to GR: 9/13/22

5/5 stars

After seeing this book and its cover pop up everywhere, as soon as I started reading I understood why, and loved it too. Made me laugh so much and I really enjoyed the premise as well as how the little details fleshed everything out.

Great light story with likable characters. If you like books and romance you will love this. Set in a beautiful location I would love to visit!

I will read anything that Emily Henry writes. Literally anything. To say that I loved this book is an understatement. Nora and Charlie held my heart in their hands! I loved the relationship between Nora and Libby too. I would recommend this book to anyone, ever!