Emily Henry
Emily Henry
b. 1991 · From United States- Books
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Emily Henry is an American novelist. She grew up in southwest Ohio, attended Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, and studied creative writing at Hope College.
She began in young adult fiction with The Love That Split the World in 2016, followed by A Million Junes, When the Sky Fell on Splendor, and Hello Girls, which she co-wrote with Brittany Cavallaro.
Beach Read (2020) was her first adult romance; People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place, Funny Story, and Great Big Beautiful Life followed, and all six have been New York Times bestsellers. People We Meet on Vacation is published as You and Me on Vacation in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
She lives and writes in Cincinnati and the Northern Kentucky stretch of the Ohio River region.
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Emily Henry is widely recognized for her contemporary romance novels, which often feature witty banter, emotional depth, and relatable characters navigating significant life transitions. Her books frequently explore themes of friendship, career, and self-discovery alongside romantic relationships.
While many of Emily Henry's popular romance novels are standalone stories, they often share a similar tone and thematic approach. Readers can pick up any of her contemporary romance titles without needing to read others first.
Before gaining widespread acclaim for her adult romance novels, Emily Henry also wrote several young adult fiction titles. These books explore different genres and themes, showcasing her versatility as an author.
Yes. People We Meet on Vacation was the first, and it began streaming on Netflix on 9 January 2026. Beach Read follows in cinemas on 7 May 2027, from 20th Century Studios, with Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the lead roles. Happy Place and Funny Story are both in development at Netflix, with Emily Henry writing the screenplays herself, and neither has a release date yet.