This book is one of the most anticipated for 2022 and with good reason. It's Emily Henry's best work yet.

Nora is a literary agent. She's a shark when it comes to her clients. She's an NYC native, and loves the city. She loves the vibe, and the memories wrapped around every corner. She thrives among the noises and hustle of the city. Her nemesis, Charlie Lastra, passes on books the Nora believes in. She finds him too brooding, too abrupt, and too good looking for her own good. So when she and her little sister Libby take a trip to North Carolina, and the town of Sunshine Falls where her client's most famous book is set, she's surprised to run into none other than Charlie. His presence there is a mystery, and one Nora wants to unravel. If the mosquitoes don't get to her first.

Book Lovers is a well crafted story with a tight plot, and lovable characters. Nora is all of us, wanting to have a career, and a love life, and a supportive partner. The banter between she and Charlie is beyond brilliant. It's smart, and sexy and the play on words highlights their literary backgrounds. Libby, Nora's sister, is a great contrast to her sister, and yet, they're one in the same at times. She's the sister you want, and hope to have as an adult.

Honestly, I can't say enough. It's beyond good. It's a masterclass in writing.

Top tier banter.

I wish I could have this type of banter with ANYONE.

I also loved the call to romance tropes we all know so well. I thought it was quite clever and funny.

Okay, lots of thoughts coming…

I thought this was good and a solid 4 stars, but it’s my least favorite romance of hers so far. And maybe my hopes were too high.

It definitely didn’t feel as emotional as her other romance novels. And I hate to compare them, but PWMOV is one of my all time faves and I can’t help it. And I just want moreeee. More emotion, more romance.

But I also don’t think I connected with the characters as much. I’m not personally a Nora, and maybe that’s why.

Or maybe I’m just too picky. Who’s to say- but even though I didn’t fall head over heels in love, this was cute.

Emily Henry can do no wrong!

Nora and Charlie were very much alike: complex, moody workaholics who would do anything for their family. Both fixers, personally and professionally. They understood each other, though that didn't mean they got along. The animosity—and sexual tension—between Charlie and Nora was *chef's kiss* perfect. Even through email, the chemistry was off the charts. So much snark, humor, flirtation all packed into such heated conversations. They worked so well together, not only as literal characters on the page, but also as colleagues—she a literary agent, he a book editor. Made each other better as people by being supportive of their choices, but also pushed the other to do things they may be too scared to do. And Charlie Lastra may be her swooniest love interest yet.

Not only was this a wonderful romance, but it was an incredible sister story. Nora and Libby loved each other so fiercely. Despite being very different, they were each other's favorite person. You really felt their genuine love and devotion, without any corniness. Nora just wants to take care of her little sister, to provide her with the things they lacked growing up. She learns that you can't fix everything and Libby needs to do things on her own. I just thought their relationship was really beautiful.

I could scream about my love for this book all day long. I say each new book of hers is my favorite, but I think this one might take the cake.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emily Henry writes wonderfully emotional stories about relationships and families. Here we of course have a romance but the story is about so much more than that.

Nora gives in and agrees to go on a month long vacation with her sister, hoping it will return their relationship to where it once was. In this small southern town, Nora happens to run into her work rival Charlie, who is home helping his parents who have health issues.

The witty banter between Nora and Charlie is top notch. Seriously, it's the best part of the book. Here are two intelligent go-getters, trying not to fall for each other - it's brilliant. I also loved the dynamics between Nora and her sister. That relationship played just as crucial a role in the story as the romance did.

The other wonderful thing about this one is that it was clearly written by a book lover for books lovers. It's charming from start to finish.

I highly recommend this one for romance readers.

Sure, the title and cover are catnip for reader people, but fortunately the story delivers. Nora Stephens is really a fantastic character, and Emily Henry has written her in a way that we really get to see all sides of her, from the tough professional to the anxious sister. It's as much a love letter to what places mean to us as it is a romance, as much a story about fierce family love as anything else. A definite winner.

Nora is a literary agent in New York City. After her boyfriend ends up moving to a small town, exactly like one of the tropes in romance novels, Nora’s sister Libby asks her to go away with her to a small town in North Carolina for a month. Libby has a list of ideal “small town experiences” for Nora to try, but Nora keeps running into Charlie Lastra, an editor, who she knows from New York.

WORTH. THE. HYPE. This book was exceptionally well-written. It has a way of making you FEEL for each of the characters, and root for them all. I’ve always loved a bookish protagonist, and I appreciated all the book references in this. This story is so much more than just a romance novel. The character development in this is unbeatable. I laughed, I cried, I stayed up too late reading, and I’m sad that it has to end.

Confession: this was my first Emily Henry book and now I’m kicking myself for not picking up her others sooner. People We Meet on Vacation & Beach Read have now been bumped up on my TBR.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

Emily Henry has once again brought us a delightful romance. Nora, a big city literary agent, is coerced by her sister to spend an idyllic month in the city of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. However, upon arrival, who does Nora run into but Charlie Lastra, a book editor from back in the city who she couldn’t stand. Or could she? As they keep running into each other in small town America, the rivalry AND the chemistry heat up. But is there a future to this steamy vacation romance? Only time will tell.

Henry knows all about romance tropes and brings them to life with this novel set in the literary world. But she never goes over the top and has created lovable characters, a sizzling romance and a book that is impossible to put down (again).

*Thanks to PRH for providing a free digital review copy via NetGalley. This did not affect my overall opinion of the book.

Nora Stephens is a literally agent in New York City. She considers herself as the villain in her own romance story. She has been dumped a couple of times for being the cold-hearted and emotionless girlfriend. She focuses on her job and her sister. She practically raised Libby and she will do anything for her. That’s why when Libby begs her for a month-long sisters’ trip to a small town called Sunshine Falls, she cannot say no. Libby plans everything and even created a checklist of things for them to do. Just like in small town romance novels, Libby just wants Nora to find her own perfect romance. Nora sticks to the plan but she never expected bumping into Charlie Lestra, an editor from back in the city and a person she doesn’t like.

Nora is a complex and very relatable character especially if you’re an older sister such as myself. I admired her dedication to her job and to books. Libby is also a wonderful sister. I liked how they treasure the memories of their late mother. Charlie come off as arrogant but he is just misunderstood by people. He’s sweet and also dedicated. Alex (People We Meet on Vacation) was my favorite Henry’s love interest until Charlie came.

The chemistry between Nora and Charlie was palpable. I loved their banter and humour. They’re both grumpy, sarcastic, and straight-forward. Both responsible, loyal, and love their families so much. They encourage, compliment, and bring out the best in each other. They’re just so perfect together. At times I found myself smiling (or grinning) while reading their scenes. Henry’s writing is so good and she writes real characters that readers can relate to.

The first Henry book I read was Beach Read and I didn’t like it as much as I wanted to. I still picked up People We Meet on Vacation and ended up loving it. But this book! I enjoyed and loved it so much that I had to give it 5 stars! It’s my very first 5-star read this year so it definitely means a lot to me. There’s really nothing left for me to say anymore except read this book if you have a chance.

"You are in books. Of course you don't have a life...There is alawys something too good to read"

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

I loved this book as much as I like reading and I like books. I love the connections were made during this wonderful reading. I also laugh at some scenes. The chapters were long but I loved anyway. Publishing and editing world seems quite difficult but if you enjoy it, it must brings you many sattisfactions. In these book was all about love, love for books and love for family. A vacation escape turn to something more, discovering new possibilities and so much more. I loved this book so much.


"If anyone could be enough" I say, " I think i might be you"


"I love you"

"I love you too"

"I know... I can read you like a book"

Thank you Phrinteenational, Penguin international and Nwtgalley for the arcs

After reading People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry solidified her place as one of my favorite authors. Book Lovers was one of my most anticipated, and it did not disappoint! It follows Nora, a book agent, as she goes on a vacation getaway to Sunshine Falls, hoping to find her small town romance. Instead, she bumps into her professional nemesis, Charlie. Nora doesn't think she's the ideal heroine, but one thing turns into another as Nora and Charlie's chemistry is unmistakable.

This book had so much wit, so much love, and so many cute moments that had me turning the page as quickly as I could. I loved Nora's dynamic with her sister, Libby. It felt so real and genuine given the situation they were placed in, and it deals with the discomfort of recognizing the flaws of a deceased loved one. Charlie and Nora's romance followed a trope I've rarely seen: grumpy x grumpy. I thought it was executed perfectly and the chemistry was off the charts, almost tangible. Nora's personal journey was slow, but enlightening in a way that felt very personal.

I can't wait to read what Emily Henry comes out with next!

Nora is a book agent who joins her sister Libby on a getaway to a small town. The small town just happens to be the backdrop of one of her popular romance authors. She is not really sure why Libby brought her, but Nora is willing to go along to support her worn out sister of two who has another on
the way. While Nora is searching for food the first night in town, she stumbles across Charlie, a book editor who rudely passed on said popular romance authors book. Why is he in the same town? And how can she avoid him?


This was a fantastic read with a lot of depth between Nora and her sister and between Nora and Charlie. Through the strains and joys of both relationships Nora grows and learns to love and let go. Highly recommended just like Emily Henry’s Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.

Emily Henry has made me fall in love with this story, I think this one may be her best yet. I loved the development of Charlie and Nora's relationship. It gave me all the feels at the end! I also enjoyed the sister dynamics between Nora and Libby. This book was one that I stayed up late to finish reading! I couldn't put it down!

"When books are your life - or in my case, your job - you get pretty good at guessing where a story is going." From the opening line, Book Lovers pulled me right into it. I love a book about bookish people! Nora is a book agent in NYC and she sees the way book tropes play out in real life - including the fact that her last few boyfriends have broken up with her after going to a small town for work and falling in love with the local baker or Christmas tree farmer. We've all seen the movies - the "business business business" New Yorker can't compete with the charming small town girl next door, right?

Nora's sister Libby convinces her to go to a small town in NC for the summer and to make their own checklist of summer tasks including a date with a local and saving a local business. However Nora doesn't expect to run into Charlie there - an editor she knows from the city.

Honestly - at this point in the review, I think you probably know if this book is for you or not - it was very much for me and I loved so much about this book. To end with another quote from the book, "Sometimes, even when you start with the last page and you think you know everything, a book finds a way to surprise you."

Thank you to Berkley, Netgalley and Librofm for the advance reading and listening copies.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an e-ARC of Book Lovers, available everywhere now! This novel was my first introduction to the author's work and after spending time with Nora Stephens and Charlie Lastra, I'm realizing that I've definitely slept on the author's other novels.

Nora is not your typical plucky, sweetheart heroine in your classic romance novel. After her mother passed away, all the walls went up and the only people she finds herself softening for are her clients, who she remains in touch with all hours of the day, and her sister, Libby. There's nothing she wouldn't do for her, and that includes trekking out to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August so they could spend some R&R together. She'll give it a chance but not so secretly, she misses New York. New York, where people don't use deodorant and soon their armpit is in your face when you're riding the subway. That doesn't matter for Nora, however, because we get repeated mentions of how tall Nora is. I'm getting off-track.

Small town life is exactly what she'd envisioned but what she hadn't envisioned on was running into Charlie Lastra, a brooding editor that passed up an opportunity to work on her client's novel. Not only do the Manhattan rivals start being pleasant to each other, they eventually decide to work together to ensure that a certain author's new book goes off without a hitch. The more time they spend together, the more they begin to see why it couldn't have ever worked with anyone else.

I really enjoyed parts of this story. It was evident how much Nora cared for Libby, though I found it overbearing at times and even then, I went back and forth on because having assumed the caretaker role for my sister, I recognized a lot of that behavior in myself. That being said. so much could have been solved with just talking to each other rather than assuming things and/or jumping to conclusions. It could have made the novel that much shorter as well because while I liked the novel, 400 pages is a lot.

As for the romance, Nora and Charlie seemed like a well-matched pair and though they're supposed to have some amount of rivalry between them, I didn't pick up on it during their banter. They seemed pretty comfortable with each other off the bat. I also liked the end; it tugged at my heartstrings!

Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a stand alone novel. We meet Nora Stephens, our heroine, who is a literary agent, always landing great deals for her clients; she is cutthroat in many ways, but her clients love her. Nora runs into a book editor, Charlie Lastra, who hates the book that one of her clients is releasing, with the negativity between them sarcastic. Nora represents Dusty Fielding, a romance novelist, who just completed her book, Once in a Lifetime to wonderful success.

Nora’s sister Libby, is pregnant again, very exhausted and wants to take a trip with her sister for the month of August, to Sunshine Falls, N.C. (where the book Once in a Lifetime takes place). Nora is a workaholic, but she agrees to take some time off to be with her sister, especially since she has always taken care of Libby over the years, including spending time with Libby’s family (husband and two kids, who stayed home). When they arrive at Sunshine Falls, the small town is not quite what the book describes, but the residents are very nice. Nora will be shocked to run into Charlie Lastra, whom she hasn’t seen since their disagreement two years ago. Turns out that Charlie is living in Sunshine Falls to help his family, and they keep running into each other. When Nora needs some help, she asks Charlie, about a new novel by Dusty, and he falls in love with the book, begging to be the editor for the book, Frigid; Nora is upset, because the heroine in the book reminds her of herself. Once they begin working together, the relationship between Nora and Charlie begins to change to slow burn romance.

What follows is a fun, heartwarming and emotional story focusing on Nora and Libby’s relationship and how to relinquish her parental control after the mother’s death; and the slow burn romance that builds between Nora and Charlie was lots of fun. The banter and snark between them were amazing, and in the second half of the book, I really rooted hard for them; which made a fantastic enemy to lover’s story. I also loved the publishing background revolving around agents and editors.

Book Lovers was a wonderful fun story of family and romance with a small-town atmosphere, not to mention the constant bantering between our couple. Books Lovers was so very well written by Emily Henry. I suggest you read this fun storyline.

When I read Emily Henry’s Beach Read I was interested in her story telling. When I read People We Meet on Vacation I was invested in her story telling. When I read Book Lovers, I was in love with her story telling! I honestly didn’t think I would love anything more than Poppy and Alex’s story in People We Meet, and then she had to introduce us to Charlie and Nora. The love I feel for this book is just so hard to even describe.

Book Lovers is the story of Nora Stephens, a book agent from New York, that loves books but is not what she would consider the right type of heroine in one. She is fierce and loyal to her clients and cutthroat to get them what they deserve. And she would also do anything for her little sister, Libby. So when Libby wants to go to the town from a book that one of Nora’s clients wrote, Nora agrees because she would do anything for her sister. Including a list of things Libby thinks Nora needs to loosen her up. But what Nora never expected in Sunshine Falls was Charlie Lastra. Nora and Charlie have been fighting since they met. But as they spend more time together The woman that thinks she is no heroine and the man that thinks he is no hero might just learn they can be those things to each other by rewriting their stories.

Truth me told, I did not expect to cry reading the last 20% of Book Lovers and yet here we are. I loved Nora and Charlie so much I can’t even find the words! They were the perfect pairing and brought so much joy to my reading experience. They bickered and teased and just really understood each other. But this book was about even more than their romance and that is what endeared me to the story. It was about grief and the panic of loss and being left behind. It was about not really feeling like you fit somewhere. It was about family and love and responsibilities. It was about life and I loved every minute of it!It was everything I wanted in an Emily Henry book and more.

Book Lovers is a journey you will love from beginning to end. Nora and Charlie will grip your heart and hold on to it and if you are like me you will find yourself crying in the end as they both grow and change and rewrite their stories. Basically pick up this book. That is all you need to know.

The day I opened my mailbox and discovered Book Lovers waiting for me was one of the best days this year. I am a huge Emily Henry fan, especially Beach Read, so Book Lovers has been a highly anticipated 2022 read.

Oh, how I love this book! This one is hands down my favorite of the 3 books Emily Henry has written. From the funny and witty banter, to the different relationships (love, family and yourself) and the traces of book tropes and Hallmark movie magic sprinkled throughout, this was a 5-star hit.

I absolutely loved the banter Nora had with Charlie, where I found myself laughing out loud and chuckling. My pages kept turning to find out what Libby was trying to hide from Nora, and why Nora struggles to sleep at night. There’s snippets of how the publishing world works. Then there are also the side characters in Sunshine Falls who are quirky and perfectly cast from my favorite small town stories.

While the story is billed as rivals, I didn’t feel as though Charlie and Nora were rivals. But definitely an enemies-to-lovers vibe was found. The relationship between Nora and Libby was just as, if not more, important as they had been drifting apart and took this trip to find their way back again. Nora was also rediscovering herself. Emily Henry did such a great job weaving all of these storylines together, along with showing us the ups and downs of Sunshine Falls!

Nora Stephens is a true New Yorker. This tough, independent literary agent is fiercely loyal to her clients and her younger sister Libby. The sisters were raised without a father, and they lost their mother over a decade ago. Even though Libby is married, has two young children and one on the way, Nora acts as a surrogate parent and leaves little time for a personal life. The few men she has gotten close have all left her for the sweet girls-next-door, just like the heroines in the books her authors write about. When Nora senses that she and Libby are drifting apart and Libby is keeping secrets from her, the sisters decide to go on a summer getaway to the small town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. They come up with a list of things to do on vacation to ensure that they have true adventures. Some of the items on the checklist are straight out of dozens of romance novels and Hallmark movies.

Upon their arrival, Nora is surprised to run into Charlie Lastra, an attractive book editor from NYC. A man she has considered her nemesis after a disastrous business lunch several years prior. Charlie is from Sunshine Falls and being in his hometown, he shows a friendlier side and becomes more appealing to Nora. And Charlie warms up to the woman known in the industry as “The Shark.” Being professionals, Nora and Charlie resist their attraction to one another.

Author Emily Henry has firmly set Book Lovers apart in a crowded field of romance novels. As in last year’s highly appealing People We Meet on Vacation, Henry creates wonderfully charming and extremely likeable characters. The dialogue is clever and very funny. There’s sufficient family drama to tug at your heart. And the right amount of passion as the enemies to lovers story develops. What a joy to escape into an Emily Henry novel. Don’t miss this one. I adored it.

It’s been a while since I inhaled a book in one sitting, but I just couldn’t put this one down. This is my first book by Emily Henry, but it most definitely won’t be my last.

Book Lovers is a rivals to lovers romance that also centers the complexities of careers, love, family, and the bond of sisterhood.

Nora Stephens is a kickass literary agent who will do anything for her clients. Nora also puts the needs of her little sister Libby above her own. But Nora has started to notice that her and Libby’s relationship isn’t as close as it used to be thanks to the demands of work, so she begrudgingly agrees to a month long holiday to Sunshine Falls, the idyllic small town that one of her best selling authors wrote about. The downfall? Her work nemesis Charlie Lastra is also in Sunshine Falls, which means nothing but trouble.

I honestly loved both Nora and Charlie. While it seems like they have clashing personalities, the chemistry between them is evident from the beginning. I loved the effortless banter and their passion for books and publishing. Watching them geek out over editing a manuscript was amazing.

I also really enjoyed the dynamic between Nora and Libby. Henry did a great job of showing the complexities of sisterhood by highlighting their similarities (paying homage to their mothers’ memories) while also showing the consequences of assumptions and miscommunication.

Oh, and this book is narrated by one of my faves, Julia Whelan…she does a phenomenal job!

Book Lovers is Emily Henry’s latest smash hit, and a total joy for “book lovers” everywhere!

What I absolutely adored about this book is how unique the characters’ voices are, now considering all of the the wonderful fictional people and relationships the author has created up through this point! This book had me on the edge of my seat (Henry is the only author who can consistently have me start and finish a book in 24 hours) and the start/stop build of the main characters’ romance was totally delectable!