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Books, Reviews · March 12, 2021

Book Review: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced reader copy of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.

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If you’re looking for a blissful escape from the mundane, you’ll definitely want to pick up People We Meet on Vacation.

Emily Henry took the world by storm during the summer of 2020 with her novel, Beach Read. I read it. I loved it. I wanted more. So when I had the opportunity to receive an advanced reader copy of her newest novel, People We Meet on Vacation, I was thrilled – and ready for another beachy escape.

Let me start by saying I haven’t read a book in one sitting since high school. I don’t normally have a schedule that allows for it and when I do, I find it hard to pay attention for that length of time. Friends, I read all of this book in under 24 hours – 80% of it in just one sitting! I couldn’t get enough. This book provided the perfect escape and fueled my wanderlust, giving me so many travel ideas for the future.

You’ll absolutely need to pick up this book. Keep reading to find out why!


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My honest review of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.

Synopsis:

With one week to win back the best friend she might just be in love with, a travel writer plans the trip of a lifetime in this sparkling new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read.

Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart—she’s in New York City, and he’s in their small hometown—but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one glorious week of vacation together.

Until two years ago, when they ruined everything. They haven’t spoken since.

Poppy has everything she should want, but she’s stuck in a rut. When someone asks when she was last truly happy, she knows, without a doubt, it was on that ill-fated, final trip with Alex. And so, she decides to convince her best friend to take one more vacation together—lay everything on the table, make it all right. Miraculously, he agrees.

Now she has a week to fix everything. If only she can get around the one big truth that has always stood quietly in the middle of their seemingly perfect relationship. What could possibly go wrong?

Content warnings: (major) Sexual content, (moderate) miscarriage

This was the most precious, slow burn, friends-to-lovers story I didn’t know I needed until I read it. I couldn’t put it down and read over 80% of it in one sitting! I haven’t done that with a book since high school! I was walking around like Belle in Beauty and the Beast, with my e-reader in one hand as I moved from room to room. I’m pretty sure my husband thought I was going to hurt myself because I quite literally had my nose in this book all day long. It was that good.

Not that I expected anything less after reading Beach Read last summer. I knew that Emily Henry was a phenomenal author already, but somehow this book left me even more in awe than the last.

People We Meet on Vacation is told from the perspective of Poppy, an extroverted, confident, (dare I say) eccentric millennial woman who loves travel more than anything. She loves the anonymity of it and how she can adopt a new persona on vacation. But she loves it MOST because it means spending time with her very unlikely best friend, Alex. He’s reserved, organized, and basically the opposite of Poppy in every way. They compliment each other while simultaneously making no sense. I loved their witty banter and their inside jokes.

I really enjoyed the dual timeline. It was like witnessing their relationship evolve over time – right in front of my eyes. The way it was written had me on the edge of my seat, with a strong desire to know what “happened in Croatia.” And for every few chapters in the present, there was a chapter or two a few summers back to balance it out. As I said, I couldn’t stop reading once I started!

The author mentioned that she drew elements from When Harry Met Sally and I can definitely see that and appreciate it, but I also love that it was a unique story on its own. In these uncertain times, it was a really beautiful escape. It gave me wanderlust, sparked a strong desire for romance, and – in the last 15% of the book – I found myself so inspired by what Poppy had learned.

People We Meet on Vacation provided a much-needed escape and it will definitely be a novel I pick up again and again.


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Fadima Mooneira
4 years ago

This is a good book for a light reading. I like the storyline. I should add this on my TBR. Thank you for sharing.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Fadima Mooneira

It’s light, but it also covers some more challenging content, which I really appreciated. I’m quite picky when it comes to contemporary romance, but this one ticked all the boxes!

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Alice Spake
4 years ago

I’ve just pre-ordered this because it is absolutely my kinda book xx

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Alice Spake

No way!!! That makes my day. I hope you absolutely love it when you do read it 🙂

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Kat
4 years ago

Oh this book looks great! Definitely a nice escape from the world right now.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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It was the perfect escape and I never wanted it to end. I can’t wait to read it again and again when it comes out!

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Cristina Rosano
4 years ago

I mean this is a huge YES! I heard plenty of good reviews of Beach read but still need to pick it up and I am waiting for May for this to come out! I really need one of those books that you finish in a sitting because you can’t get enough! Loved the review and truly can’t wait!! xx

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Cristina Rosano

Beach Read was a great book and I’m glad I read that one as well – but I’ll admit, this one definitely takes the cake for me. It was just such a page-turner. I couldn’t stop reading it!

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Lucy
4 years ago

I really like the sound of this book and I’ll definitely having a look out for it when it is released in May! x

Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lucy

It’s adorable and I hope you check it out! It just put such a big smile on my face the whole time I was reading 🙂

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Neely Moldovan
4 years ago

I loved this one! I was so excited to get a copy too!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Neely Moldovan

I’m glad you enjoyed it! It was just such a sweet story. I seriously couldn’t put it down!

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Lizzie
4 years ago

Aww that sounds like such a sweet book!! Definitely a good read. Can’t believe you finished it in 24 hours!

Lizzie
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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lizzie

I couldn’t get enough of it. I think there’s something about a slow burn that just has you wanting more and more because you want it to all culminate to something spectacular!

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Charley Allison
4 years ago

This book looks great! I’ll definitely have to keep an eye out for it when it’s released! Thanks for sharing!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Charley Allison

I hope you do! It was such a precious story and I never wanted it to end!

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Rach
4 years ago

I really enjoyed Beach Read so I feel like I will enjoy People We Meet On Vacation! I didn’t even know Emily Henry was coming out with a new book!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I think you’re going to love this one. It’s different from Beach Read in a lot of ways, but also has some fun similarities (like being a great…. beach read haha)

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Raji
4 years ago

Great review! This sounds like a really nice read, I’ll definitely keep an eye out for it.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I hope you do! I can’t wait to read it again when it comes out in May. It was just too good!!!

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Sarah Mark
4 years ago

This sounds like a fab book! I will be adding this to my TBR pile

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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That’s great to hear! I hope you thoroughly enjoy it when it’s released 🙂

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Merry Sari
4 years ago

I have this on my TBR and I REALLY want to read it! Love your review and can’t wait to read it x

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Merry Sari

Eeeek you’re gonna love it! It was just the most adorable story – and it had such great depth to it as well!

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Amanda
4 years ago

Friends to lovers is my fav so I know I would love this! Plus it’s exciting knowing you read it in one day. I will be getting this soon! Thanks so much for sharing your review.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Amanda

Mine too!! I’m not big on enemies-to-lovers, which is the most popular trope in… everything? So I was EXTRA excited to see it wasn’t that haha.

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Lindsey
4 years ago

I’d heard of Beach Read as much because it tickles me that it the title but I hadn’t heard that the author had done more. This sounds like an utterly delightful read – can’t get a more glowing recommendation than reading it practically in one sitting. Great review!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lindsey

She actually had several books prior to Beach Read, but that was the one that got her on the bestseller’s list! This new book is definitely different than Beach Read, but it’s got some fun similarities as well. I just adored it!

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Alice in Sheffield
4 years ago

Oh this sounds like such a cute story I’ll have to check it out!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I hope you do! It definitely deserves the read. It was so good!

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Jamie
4 years ago

Omg this looks so good! I have yet to read Beach Read and now really want to read both of these!! Books you cannot put down are the absolute best and I am guilty of binge reading until wayyy too late into the night lol – great review 🙂

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Jamie

Beach Read was awesome! It got tons of hype last year and I’m glad about that because it was really well-written… but I will admit that this one TOTALLY tops it (in my opinion, anyways). I hope you do get a chance to read them both 🙂

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Lynn Mejia
4 years ago

Aw, this book sounds so sweet and something I wouldnt put down either! I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing your review xx

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lynn Mejia

I’m glad I enjoyed it as well! I’m a harsh critic when it comes to contemporary romance and I got super lucky with the last two I read: both got 5 stars!

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Kelly Diane
4 years ago

This sounds like something I’d really enjoy reading. If you found you couldn’t put it down, it really must have been good.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Kelly Diane

Oooh that’s so awesome to hear! I hope you get a chance to read it 🙂

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Jennifer Prince
4 years ago

“If I’m looking for a blissful escape from the mundane?” Of course, I am! And this book looks like the perfect way to do so. I love that you basically devoured the book by reading it so quickly. I adore reads like that!! 🙂

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Prince

Haha! It really is that: a blissful escape. I wanted to travel to all the places mentioned in the book. There were so many vivid descriptions that fueled my wanderlust!

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Greta
4 years ago

I’ll definitely add this to my reading list when it comes out in May! It sounds so interesting.

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Rachael
4 years ago

Such a incredible review! I read Beach Read last year and unfortunately I didn’t LOVE it, but I am definitely going to pick this up! I think it was more my mood at the time than the actual book, that was the issue! xx

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
4 years ago

Contemporary romance usually isn’t my kind of book, but you make me want to check this out! Sounds like a great book for the summer!

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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee
4 years ago

These both sounds like great summer type books! I’m going to visit my mom at the beach next weekend, so I think I might have to buy both this one and the “Beach Read” one to bring with me on my trip. Thanks girl! Xx.

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Adaleta Avdic
4 years ago

I really need some more light hearted books to read because I feel like a few of my book clubs have been really bleek darker books!

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Anna English
4 years ago

I think this sounds like it would be a great beach read! I’m going to pick it up before my trip to Belize next month, thanks for the rec.

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Deborah
4 years ago

BRB – going to read this book now! It sounds RIGHT up my alley! I do like a slow-burn kind of romance (because it seems more realistic) and friends to lovers is such a cute trope!

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Hayley
4 years ago

Aaaaahhh thank you so much for sharing your review and for not giving anything away! I had the same kind of mindset as you: loved Beach Read last year and JUMPED at the chance to read an ARC. (I haven’t read it yet but I’m hoping to have it done by the end of the month!)

This sounds so sweet and escapist and I’m now even more excited to read it knowing you enjoyed it. 🙂

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rebecca
4 years ago

you convinced me! just added it to my list to read ASAP!

xx rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me

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Linda
4 years ago

Ok. You are my go to when I need a recommendation outside of my typical genre (mystery/thriller). Love your review and am totally intrigued by this plot. I love a story where I get completely invested in the characters and this sounds like it will do just that. Adding to my TBR! Thanks, S!

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Genesis
4 years ago

Haha when I read the synopsis, I already thought it sounded a lot like ‘When Harry Met Sally’! I’m not complaining- it’s one of my favourite love stories! This book sounds like a great read; I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

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Amanda
4 years ago

This totally sounds like it’s up my alley! I need a good, carefree book I can get lost in for a lazy day.

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Sacha
4 years ago

This sounds like such a good book to read -thank you for your review on it!

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Nayomi
4 years ago

I love the way you write you reviews. You drew me in the first paragraphs and I didn’t even know what the book was about. I love the sound of this book though,a blissful romantic escape.

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Kait
4 years ago

Ahh this book sounds SO GOOD. I am a total sucker for chick lit and lighthearted romances, and I can already relate to Poppy so much just from your descriptions. I need to make more time in my life to read, but it’s hard to find books I am excited enough about. This might be a good one to get me back into it.

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

oh my gosh I need this book! it sounds absolutely amazing – I love that you read it in one sitting. I think I need this for a beach weekend this summer!

xo Laura leigh
https://louellareese.com

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Denise
4 years ago

Reading it in under 24 hours is seriously so impressive… especially with so many streaming shows now! I will need to check this out, I’m always looking for a new book.

Denise

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I love when I find a new book to add to my reread list. What was the last one you added? 🔁

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Are there any book small towns you’d like to liv Are there any book small towns you’d like to live in? 📍

I think I’d sell a kidney to live in Inglewild 😂 Small towns give me such happiness and this one seems especially cozy and filled with so many entertaining people 🙈

I kinda wish this series would last forever, but simultaneously, I just live for ANYTHING BK Borison writes 😍 I adored First Time Caller as well and can’t wait for more of that story to unfold! 📖

Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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