Another banger from Emily Henry. Always grateful to see accurate librarian and library worker representation in a book!

My favorite Emily Henry so far. Loved everything about it. I could easily spend a series with our two MCs, just loved their witty banter so much. For fans of rom-com movies, Abby Jimenez, and Christina Lauren.

This was Emily Henry's best book yet. Charming and sweet without being cloying, it felt as though the two leads had three dimensions. I found the plot more realistic than some of her previous books (even though I enjoyed them all!). These felt like people you could be friends with, and even the supporting cast was memorable. As always, Henry's book was easy to read and left me feeling content and satisfied, like eating your favorite meal. An absolute delight.

Okay but HOW is this my first Emily Henry book? I was obsessed from page 1. I absolutely DEVOURED this book and I have no idea WHY it possibly took me this long to read this. I immediately went out and bought a physical copy and annotated it when I was about halfway through. I simply loved Daphne and Miles. The banter, the revenge, the mutual heartbreak, and pining – THE TENSION. Sensational. TRULY. This book was so funny, and so sweet at the same time, and I have officially been converted into an Emily Henry girl – I guess I have to go back and read all her other books now…


Thank you to Berkley pub, and NetGalley for the digital ARC of this novel – I am so sorry it took me so long to read it. 😅 (I loved this!)

Emily Henry is reliable. I was charmed and delighted and so happy with how chaotic the characters were, without them being unbelievable or unhinged. Her books are easy to sink into.

I absolutely loved "Funny Story" by Emily Henry! From the very first page, I was hooked—her writing style is just so engaging and effortlessly witty. The characters felt so real and relatable, and I found myself laughing out loud at their hilarious interactions. It’s the perfect balance of humor, heart, and a little bit of edge. I couldn’t put it down, and when I finished, I was just wishing for more! Emily Henry truly has a gift for bringing joy and laughter to her readers. If you’re looking for a feel-good, fun read, this is definitely the book for you!

Absolutely obsessed with anything Emily Henry touches and Funny Story felt different from a lot of her works but in a very good way! It felt original and different and such a fun read. Her characters were so real and relatable and fun to follow along with.

Funny Story feels like a breath of fresh air. However, it feels mature and lighter yet witty and sensitive in many aspects. The banter and chemistry between the two main characters is fantastic. The struggles Miles and Daphne face feel real to the point I could easily relate to both of them. Daphne's struggles and the mother-daughter relationship were great as well. Emily Henry’s writing will always draw me in, and I will continue to read whatever she writes. A must buy for the library, and thank you for the ARC!

Emily Henry has done it again with Funny Story! This book is a perfect blend of wit, emotion, and brilliantly crafted characters that leap off the page. Henry’s trademark humor shines through, but it’s the depth of emotion and the subtle exploration of grief, love, and personal growth that truly elevate this story.

The protagonists are charming and relatable, navigating their own messy lives with a mix of vulnerability and resilience. The banter is sharp, the romance is swoon-worthy, and the friendships are beautifully nuanced. I absolutely adored Miles and Daphne, and there story just made me so happy to read. Miles is everything I want in a book boyfriend, and I found his character so lovable!

Henry balances lighthearted humor with poignant moments, creating a narrative that is as comforting as it is thought-provoking. If you’re a fan of stories that make you laugh, cry, and believe in the magic of human connection, Funny Story is an absolute must-read. I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. All the stars!

Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! Although I have only read later Emily Henry books, this one still made me cry. I loved all the characters involved and loved to see them all grow and change. Also I'm always a sucker for librarian representation!

Thank you to @berkleypub and @letstalkbookspromo for my copy 💙

Need a five star read? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Here’s your recommendation:

Funny Story is my new favorite Emily Henry book! I loved the story, connected with the characters, I laughed, teared up and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Daphne (a children’s librarian!) moves to her fiancé, Peter’s hometown and becomes imbedded into his family, his friend group, his home (theirs, but it’s only in his name 🤨). At his bachelor party, he decides he’s made a mistake and is actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Petra and Peter give Daphne the news and it’s time for her to move out. But where? How about Petra’s equally heartbroken fiancé, Miles? Especially since he’s got room in his apartment now 😢

Y’all, just take my advice and get this book.
The relationship chemistry is so good, the characters and side characters are hilarious.
I especially loved the settings -
🌱 Farmers Market
📚 Library
🍷 Winery
♣️ Poker nights with a quirky group
🌊 beachside

You’re going to love it!

Everyone was telling me to read Emily Henry’s book Funny Story..Once I got around to reading it, I told my friends they were right about it being a good book..

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Funny Story by Emily Henry! Easily my favorite book to date, I appreciated the happenstance and growth that Henry continues to bring out in her characters!

Emily Henry does it again!!!

I love the way she writes her characters. They’re not caricatures or overly trope-y but they are also characters I strive to be.

Miles and Daphne 4ever <3

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Funny Story
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declaring this my fav emhen book!!!🏆

💔 Miles and Daphne are newly dumped and now roomies bc their exes got together!! like IMAGINE
💸 she’s a librarian (library love!!) and he works at a winery - lovedd getting to see their work life
📚 there’s a readathon and now I wish I had a readathon at the library as a kid
🥹 lovable characters, so easy to root for
📍Miles is set on making Daphne(&us) fall in love with this part of Michigan

so much to love: their chemistry!!! the hilarious writing, so many laugh out loud moments, this had me kickin my feet and gigglin’!! the fun is fun but the character development, the insecurities and self-doubt also felt so real and relatable. I think this hits the heart (in a good way) bc it was easy to see parts of ourselves in these characters💙

this is going in my comfort reads rotation🙂‍↕️🥰

555555/5 stars!!!! EmHen can do no wrong and I will literally read whatever she writes. The characters always feel so real and I always end up missing the characters and places I've never been. I will be rereading this so many times!!!!

“𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞‘𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

The covers of Emily Henry’s books always have me so excited to discover what’s in-between them, and this was no exception. I couldn’t wait to see how it linked to the story.

Henry majorly delivers in this story; it’s easy to devour with loveable characters, humourous moments, and a swoon-worthy couple that you want to root for. I love a fake dating trope, and this one is a doozy: having to fake-date your roommate that you live with because your ex fiancé broke up with you for his best friend, who happens to be your roommate’s ex. Say all of that ten times fast! I loved that although the fake dating may have been the very beginning of the story, Henry took it down a path I didn’t expect at all, focusing more on Daphne building her life anew with friendships and a budding relationship with Miles, although I would’ve been ok with more ‘fake-dating to make their exes uncomfortable’ scenes. Henry’s humour shines, with witty one-liners “𝐈’𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲-𝐬𝐢𝐱. 𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤, 𝐈 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭” and laugh-out-loud scenes (Daphne and Ashleigh visiting the wine bar the first time had me cracking up). Ashleigh and Julia are epic characters; I loved that Daphne opened herself up to letting people into her life around her, especially after realizing she’d just been slotting herself in ex’s Peter’s life and losing herself. Daphne is a loveable reclusive bookworm, while Miles is super observant, empathetic and tries to see the good in people; their banter together is EVERYTHING and I was highly invested in their friends-to-lovers relationship.

Funny Story is a story of new chapters, managing expectations, identity, found family and home. I adored Miles and Daphne’s story, and dare I say it ranks in top two Emily Henry books for me?! Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the digital copy!

I seem to alternate how much I like each Henry book and after Happy Place, I think this was always going to be a win. I liked the banter, I liked the way the people matured over time and how it all worked out.

Always love a book by this author! Daphne the fmc starts the books off with the worst news so close to her wedding. The way dude told her and just expected her to be ok with it was infuriating.
Lucky for her there was someone else who got bad news and needed a roommate. Me trying to sum it up without ruining the secondhand betrayal.
Loved the fake relationship and dating, Daphne and Miles, were in so that their former partners would get jealous or stop pitying them.
They're progression from unlikely roommates, to fake dating to being serious was great.
Loved the end as well when someone thought they could just pick up where they left off. Why are people so insensitive and think they can just walk all over some people?

If there's one thing you can expect from an EmHen book, it's quippy Nora Ephron-esque banter that will make you laugh out loud. If there's two things you can expect from an EmHen book, it's quippy banter + an emotional growth arc that will break your heart and mend it again. This book delivered both in perfect measure. Exactly the book I needed at exactly the right time.