Emily Henry Books in Order: Where to Start with the Queen of Romance
June 5, 2026
Emily Henry has become the name in smart contemporary romance — sharp banter, real emotion, and the kind of books you finish in a weekend. The good news: each adult novel is a standalone, so you can start anywhere.
The adult romances (in publication order)
- Beach Read (2020)
- People We Meet on Vacation (2021)
- Book Lovers (2022)
- Happy Place (2023)
- Funny Story (2024)
- Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)
Where to start
- Book Lovers if you want the wittiest, most bookish one (a literary agent and a brooding editor).
- Beach Read if you want the one that started the hype.
- People We Meet on Vacation for the friends-to-lovers comfort read.
Do you read them in order?
No — they are all standalones with separate characters, so pick by mood. Reading in order just lets you watch her craft sharpen book by book.
Perfect for summer
Henry is a beach-bag essential. See our best beach reads of summer 2026 for more sun-lounger picks.