I really liked this one.. not as much as previous books but I had a fun time. I love the relationship between siblings and the fact that is a book about books!

I kept imagining Charles from Younger as the male protagonist... am I the only one?

It's a perfect book for a Sunday afternoon beach read!

Book Lovers by Emily Henry is the perfect book to read this summer. It is full of humour, romantic moments and even some moments that will make you feel emotional. I’ve adored all of Emily Henry’s books but this one is easily my favourite of hers for so many reasons.

Nora is a literary agent whose whole life is books. Charlie is an editor who has a gift for crafting bestsellers. Nora and Charlie are work enemies. Nora has just gone through yet another break-up which is why her sister has persuaded her to swap her desk for a month’s holiday in Sunshine Falls, North Caroline. It is an adorable small town straight out of romance novels. Nora expects to bump into someone straight out of a romance novel but instead, she bumps into Charlie.

Emily Henry always creates interesting characters. I loved Nora and Charlie throughout this book. Both of them have been shaped by quite similar experiences from their pasts but deal with them in different ways. They both feel like they need to take care of other people in their lives and it takes its toll on them both. We get to see them both grow from these past experiences and learn more about one another as time goes on. I loved watching the pair of them slowly fall in love. They are one of my favourite book couples and they definitely belong together.

Book Lovers is definitely a heavier read than Emily Henry’s previous books. It deals quite heavily with grief, anxiety and a couple of other things. This doesn’t take away from the hilarious and romantic moments of the book. It brings an emotional and vulnerable side to the story though. It is through the discussions grief that we get to see the relationship between Nora and her sister Libby. They lost their mother a while ago and since then Nora has taken on the responsibility to ensure Libby is always doing well. The sisterly relationship between them was beautifully written and one I will always remember.

Emily Henry is definitely an author who I can rely on for an excellent read. She writes hilarious books with hilarious characters. Her stories are bound to captivate you right away. Also, she writes chemistry between characters amazingly. She is definitely an author whose books I will always read.

Overall, Book Lovers is a hilarious, heart-warming and at times emotional book that I would highly recommend. It is the perfect book to read in the summer or if you need a pick my up during the winter months. You need to pick this one up soon!

Thankyou for giving me the chance to read this in advance. Another brilliant read from the author Emily. Definitely does not disappoint! In fact I’d read it again!

HOW DID I NOT POST MY REVIEW HERE!!

The vibes in Book Lovers are absolutely immaculate! I loved the pacing of the story, and felt completely charmed by both Nora and Charlie. From the 'I can buy my own Bigfoot erotica' scenes, to the incredible sense of place created by Henry, I loved this book and the people it portrayed. Book Lovers is Emily Henry's best yet, and I cannot wait to read what she writes next.

*Rating is 4.5*

At this stage, I would pay to read Emily Henry’s shopping list. She is for sure my favourite romance author to date, and I’m already counting down the days till her next release.

That being said, this was my least favourite of her books so far - but this is an incredibly high bar as the other two are some of my favourite books of all time! I don’t tend to gravitate towards books with a small-town-country vibe, and so the fact she managed to make me like it so much that this was a 4.5 star read for me is really saying something!! Also, although this is firmly a romance it does have more women’s fiction elements than Henry’s previous books which is normally a turn off for me, but in this case she does manage to make it work.

As always, the characters were engaging and had real depth, and the pacing was absolutely perfect. The chemistry between Nora and Charlie was great and I loved how it all tied together at the end. A great comfort read.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Witty, fun, bookish. Loved that the romance was a large part of it but not just the main plot. Characters had depth to them while it still was a classic small town romance story.

I’ve dwelled (okay procrastinated) on this review for far too long. It’s now been three and a half months since reading it) and I just loved it. I don’t know how to say it any better than just like that. I enjoyed everything about it, the characters, the plot, even the bookish cliches! I have read all three of Emily Henry’s books, each when they released, and can categorically say that her writing has improved with each new offering. I cannot wait to see what she releases next.

My only criticism is regarding the book cover. I don’t remember a single scene where they were in boats reading. So not sure what that is all about. But it does match nicely with Henry’s previous releases, even though the stories are not related.

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I have so many things highlighted✏️ I don't know what quotes to choose and where to start.

"Nora.” He just barely smiles. “You’re in books. Of course you don’t have a life. None of us do. There’s always something too good to read."

Reading this book I was screaming, laughing, kicking my legs, giggling like a little girl. It was soo good🤌🤌🤌

"Sometimes, even when you start with the last page and you think you know everything, a book finds a way to surprise you."

THIS BOOK IS
grumpy x grumpy ✅
small town romance ✅
they're both book lovers (duh🙄)✅
city girl comes to small cute town✅
adventure ✅
mystery ✅

"That’s the thing about women. There’s no good way to be one. Wear your emotions on your sleeve and you’re hysterical. Keep them tucked away where your boyfriend doesn’t have to tend to them and you’re a heartless bitch."

Nora - I immediately liked her and kind of related to her. She's "Ice Queen"❄️👑 and city girl🌉. Because of her sister, she goes to small town🏘️ for a month.

"So if you’re the ‘wrong kind of woman,’ then I’m the wrong kind of man."

CHARLIE MF LASTRA OMGGG

"If I had to pick one person to be in my corner, it’d be you. Every time."

I didn't really vibe with Beach Read and People we meet in vacation, because they were too long and I wasn't invested, until last 100 pages. Both were 4⭐ to me tho. But Book Lovers is so much better. 5/5⭐

Thank you NetGalley for providing digital advanced copy in exchange for honest review.

Emily Henry is 100% now an auto buy author for me!!

This one was so incredibly good!!

Great characters, great story! And this was such a fun summer read!!

Special thanks to Netgalley/publisher/author for a copy of this!

This book was a little predictable for me and followed the same trope as Emily’s other books. It had a mixture of banter, sexual tension and some serious elements, but it felt a little flat. Overall, I didn’t love it, but I enjoyed the reading experience of this book as a holiday read.

I read this book in April and have been putting off writing my review for this book. I loved this book, just like I love every one of Emily Henry's books, but when I read this book, I was ill and feel like that affected my overall experience of reading this book. Whilst I did love this book, I don't remember much of what actually happened apart from the beginning and the epilogue of this book. But I do remember that I loved Nora and Charlie and their relationship. I loved the small town aspect and I loved the sister relationship between Nora and Libby.
Once again Emily Henry's writing is one of my favourite things about this book. The way she writes always keeps me invested in the story and makes me easily fall in love with the characters and the relationships.
I definitely want to reread this book, as I remember so little of it. I am planning on rereading all three of Emily Henry's romance novels soon and I cannot wait to fall in love with all of her characters again.

This is my first Emily Henry book, and it certainly won't be my last. I loved the main characters and the dialog between them is funny and smart. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good holiday read.

Book Lovers is Henry’s best book to date! I absolutely loved Beach Read and You and Me on Vacation, and Boom Lovers did not disappoint!

I absolutely loved so many parts of this book, from Nora and Charlie’s romance, to the focus on family and the love and friendship between sisters. I especially loved how strong of a character Nora was - she made for the perfect main character!

Book Lovers is destined to be the rom-com of the summer. It's so engaging and, well, nothing short of joyful really. If you love Hallmark movies, cozy small-town settings, books about books, almost all good vibes and a gentle, romantic plot, then this book is perfect for you.

We're presented with a common rom-com plot here: City Person in a Small Town. Only this time we're not talking about what happens when Boyfriend falls for Small-Town Sweetheart and leaves the ambitious, city-based Ice Queen. We follow the Ice Queen. Nora is an ambitious literary agent, whose greatest love affair to date has been with New York City, and her favourite accessory is her phone. After a string of breakups, she accompanies her sister on a month-long trip to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina; a small town straight out of a romance novel (literally). She's expecting sexy lumberjacks and instead meets Charlie, an editor, fellow book lover and - it just so happens - her nemesis.

What I Loved:

The sister relationship, the small-town vibe, and the all-out escapist, feel-good story.

Complaints:

Very few. I thoroughly enjoyed this. There was the faintest, slightest whiff of cheese (expected and enjoyable) and I would have liked to meet more characters from Sunshine Falls for context.

Chemistry, banter, sentiment and sunshine, and a great female protagonist. Two thumbs up from me.

This is the first Emily Henry book that I’ve read, and let me tell you - her books live up to the hype!

I absolutely loved this book, I started out reading this book on the train on my way to work and then decided after cackling out loud that I had to dedicate the whole night at home to reading it.

I have never related to a female main character as much as I do with Nora. Her sense of humour is amazing and it’s so refreshing to read about a strong woman.

Definitely worth a read if you’re looking for a fun rom com!

If you're looking for a summer read that's equal parts charming and thought-provoking, look no further than Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Told from the alternating perspectives of Nora and Charlie, a successful literary agent and a talented editor, both with a complicated history, this novel follows the pair as they're forced to work together in a small town in North Carolina. As they get to know one another better, they begin to question the stories they've been telling themselves about love and happiness, and what it truly means to be a hero or heroine. With its witty banter, complex characters, and a page-turning plot, Book Lovers is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.

Emily Henry is without a doubt one of my all-time favourite authors. Her characters are lively and exciting, her choice of location is always a great escape, and the romance never fails to bring an edge of wonder into my life. I can't wait to see what she does next.

I absolutely adored this book! It had everything a romance novel should have. I also loved the relationship between the sisters and how it was about their relationship as well as a blossoming romance. I also loved the romance between the two Main characters and hoped their relationship would succeed. One I would read again! Without doubt 5 stars!

DNF

I was rather disappointed with this read. I had high expectations but I just did not like any of the characters.

After reading mostly positive feedback on this book, I gave it a second chance but it still couldn’t finish it.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

A witty take on the over used romantic tropes that Nora Stephens sees everyday in her role as a literary agent in the high flying world of New York publishing. Charlie Lastra her literary nemesis is just as cynical as she is so why does he show up in the North Carolina town where Nora's client has set her best selling romantic novel? An anti love story that will keep you turning the page.