Anyone who hates this book, I will fight you to the death 😅 This book is perfection. Here's why:

- The banter between the characters is absolute perfection. And I mean this literally. I have never read better banter in my life. The dialogue in this book is to die for. I was smiling the whole time! I wanted to tell everyone about it! I still can't believe it now.
- I loved Nora's relationship with her sister, and the conflict between them. I loved slowly uncovering what was happening and how their past affected the present.
- The characters' flaws are so deep and so real. We see the past and how every single one of their issues make sense. We connect to them so deeply.
- This is a book that I knew I wanted to reread before even reading half of it. I knew I loved it so much, that as soon as it comes out, I'll read the paperback. It's that good.
- The conflict is beautiful. Everything makes sense. There's zero miscommunication!!!!! They actually TALK TO EACH OTHER. I'm so proud!
- I urge everyone to read this. I liked Beach Read and loved People we Meet on Vacation, but this, THIS, this is the BEST ROMANCE BOOK I've read in a long time. I smiled through all of it. My face hurt. Just read it.



Quotes:
"You're in books. Of course you don't have a life. None of us do. There's always something too good to read."

Emily Henry romances are just magic. We knew that already and somehow I’m still always surprised when I finish a new one. Her characters are quirky and equally interesting on their own but perfect together. So fun & often laugh-out-loud funny. I found this one a bit cheesier than her last so that was my only complaint. The magic of PWMOV definitely made my expectations very high — fully recognizing it’s my own fault here because that book means so much to me. But book lovers is PERFECT for book lovers. Definitely recommend! Thank you to the publisher for my review copy!

Order of favorites now:
1. PWMOV
2. Book Lovers
3. Beach Read

5 stars for a wonderful romantic story where once again the “Opposing magnets are the ones that draw together.” and make for the most interesting stories when written well. And this one certainly delivered.

Emily Henry doesn't need my help to sell a book, but she's doing something really special in contemporary romance. Her books always maintain a pitch-perfect balance between steamy romantic tension and thoughtfully considered personal growth and conflict.

don't usually read romance books - typically I hate them. This book was so fun to read - I loved the two main characters. I loved their back stories, and all of their messy insecurities. The banter between them and the sharp wit and sarcasm had me literally laughing out loud. The relationship between Nora and Libby - two sisters who have had to rely on each other after their mother died kept me invested. Short summary - Nora is a book agent, super sharp and smart, list maker, face regimen doer, and loving aunt - the one catch? Nora is very unlucky in love. Her sister, Libby, is sweet, strawberry blonde, married with two children and one on the way and determined to help her sister find love. Nora represents one of Libby's favorite authors who wrote a book set in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina - a town outside of Asheville. Libby devises a sister's trip with a 12 point checklist including items like "wear a flannel shirt" "go skinny dipping in a natural body of water" and "have a date with 2 locals". Think Hallmark movie fodder - with a lot of funny twists and turns. Despite her best laid plans, Nora finds romantic sparks with a book editor with whom she has had a memorable lunch in the past. He is also in Sunshine Falls - helping his mom in her little bookstore while he works remotely. Will Nora get her happy ending? I devoured this book in about a day. So fun - bravo, Emily Henry for taking me out of my reading comfort zone.

If anyone was already a fan of Emily Henry, they would definitely like Book Lovers as her books seem to have the same pace. This is a perfect beach read or for someone who wanted a book to read that gave them a mellow and relaxing mood. The plot did drag out for most of the book and the character development was very thorough but for someone who likes their fast paced books and thrillers, it's hard to sit through this one. I almost DNF.

Nora Stephens is a shark; she’s an agent who knows how to get her authors to write books that will sell. Charlie Lastra is the editor who will not work on the book Nora’s proposing. Their first meeting makes them enemies, yet a small-town adventure may change that. Nora’s vacation to Sunshine Falls, NC with her sister is full of intentional small-town romance tropes including saving a small business and romantic dates with the locals, Emily Henry also includes some unintentional tropes for Nora by introducing the enemies to lovers plot when Charlie happens to be from that exact small town. Emily Henry has created a very meta novel that is aware of every move it makes. Like Beach Read, Book Lovers takes all of the romance novel tropes and packs them into this book with witty banter, a quirky pun-filled setting, and a realistic look at relationships. Emily Henry has continued to prove herself as a must read author.

This book was INCREDIBLE. I was already a fan of Emily Henry but I think this is her best yet. Funny and smart, this book transports you instantly inside the world of the characters. I read it all in one sitting.

This is the first book I have read by thy this author and I struggled with finishing. There was a lot I liked about the book: the "Bigfoot porn", the characters, the premise. I enjoyed reading the book while I was reading it but had to force myself to pick it up. I'm not sure why that was. The first part was fun, the middle I skipped a lot of, and found myself enjoying the end as much as the beginning. I thought I had the exact ending figured out right away, but didn't. I was happy with the way the book ended.

Thank you, N etGalley, for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions expressed are mine and given freely.

This might be my favorite Emily Henry adult romance yet. She just gets what I want in a romance, and I loved the bookish rep in this one - even more than in Beach Read.

All of her novels do such a great job of blending romance and real life, and I love how this one turned the Hallmark movie tropes on their heads. I also love the ending for Nora and feel like she had so much growth throughout the story.

Can't wait to see what Emily Henry does next.

Emily Henry never disappoints. This is the perfect summer rom-com to devour on your next vacation! I love this mix of lightheartedness and humour in this story, and boy, does it get steamy!

I liked the premise of this novel having worked with books a lot over the years but it just didn't work for me. The text and emails between Nora and Charlie are great, but I didn't enjoy much else. I was into the story until about a quarter of the way and then I started skimming. Nora's issues became annoying and the sister's secrets just didn't keep my attention. Nora was too broken for me to enjoy her story. Charlie is flat and the sister has no depth. Not sure if I'll read anything else from this author.

Yeah, yeah you've probably seen about 1 million five star reviews but I'm hopping on because I loved this one! Like a lot. So if you have ignored all the other five star reviews, do not ignore mine and READ IT!!!

A really fun read! It wasn’t my favorite of hers but I did still love it! Poppy and Alex just have my whole damn heart. But also, I would die for Charlie Lastra. I wish there had been a bit more resolution to her being the inspiration behind Nadine Winters, but realize that wasn't the main part of the story.

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.

Oh how I loved Book Lovers! There truly is nothing better than combining books and romance and this novel is SUCH a feel-good! Highly recommended, just as with Emily Henry's other novels.

Nora Stephens and Charlie Lastra are the stereotypical anti-heroes in other people's stories but Emily Henry has a true talent in making you fall in love with character because their flaws, not despite them. Two driven rivals stuck in a small town for the summer, and find that their commonalities might be the the only thing that keeps them sane. It's like it was made for me.

A good summer read for the romance lovers. Would make perfect choice for our Romance Book Discussion.

10 stars. I loved everything about this book. It's honesty and the love story was spot on. It was simply perfect. This author never disappoints.

I found Emily Henry's books last year and am now an avid fan! I really enjoyed Book Lovers and if I had time it would be one I'd re-read!I loved Nora and Charlie's love story and the relationship she has with her sister as well. The storyline is fun, very Hallmark-y and full of humor which is another plus for me.

This makes another great beach read written by Emily Henry. If you're in the mood to step away from the busy-ness of life and enjoy a summery read, check out her books.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Published 3 May 2022.