Quiz: Which Emily Henry Book Should You Read Next?

Emily Henry has officially taken over our bookshelves and our hearts. From small-town settings to witty banter to the kind of swoony romance that leaves you grinning at the page, every book feels like the perfect escape. But with so many beloved titles—Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place, Funny Story, and Great Big Beautiful Life—where do you start?

Take this quiz to find out which Emily Henry novel is your perfect next read.

How to Play

Grab a pen (or just keep track in your head). For each question, pick the answer that feels the most like your reading vibe right now. When you’re done, tally your answers. Whichever letter you chose the most is your Emily Henry match.

Question 1: What’s your ideal escape right now?

A) A cozy lake house with late-night talks and a little second-chance magic.
B) A summer full of chaotic, funny, friends-to-lovers vibes.
C) A small-town adventure with big book energy.
D) A reunion with old friends at a lakeside cottage.
E) A rom-com that feels both funny and heartbreakingly real about moving forward.
F) A sweeping, emotional journey about life, loss, and daring to love again.

Question 2: What trope always hooks you?

A) Enemies-to-lovers.
B) Friends-to-lovers.
C) Workplace/industry rivals.
D) Forced proximity.
E) Healing after heartbreak.
F) A love story that asks the big questions about what makes life worth living.

Question 3: What do you want your romance novel to feel like?

A) Smart and slightly meta—you love when books talk about books.
B) Funny, lighthearted, but still capable of gut-punch feelings.
C) Slow-burn, bantery, and full of longing.
D) Bittersweet but with moments of joy that make you tear up.
E) Hopeful, cathartic, and brimming with new beginnings.
F) Sweeping, emotional, and just a little bit devastating in the best way.

Question 4: Pick your dream setting.

A) A beach town where writers retreat.
B) A series of vacation trips with your best friend.
C) A bookish small town filled with cozy shops.
D) A reunion with old friends at a lakeside cottage.
E) A quirky town where you’re finding your footing again.
F) A life-changing crossroads that forces you to rethink everything.

Question 5: Which emotion do you want to feel most while reading?

A) The spark of witty banter.
B) The ache of realizing your best friend might be the love of your life.
C) The thrill of rivals falling in love despite themselves.
D) The bittersweet beauty of love, friendship, and change.
E) The fresh possibility of starting over.
F) The deep ache and beauty of a story that reminds you how precious love really is.

Results:

Mostly A’s: Beach Read

You crave a love story with brains and banter.

Beach Read is the perfect mix of smart, emotional,

and steamy—an enemies-to-lovers romance

between two writers who challenge and change each other.

Mostly B’s: People We Meet on Vacation

If your heart beats faster for slow-burn, friends-to-lovers tension,

this is your book. It’s laugh-out-loud funny and full of swoony,

“why didn’t they just kiss already?” moments.

Mostly C’s: Book Lovers

You’re here for sharp banter, bookish rivalries,

and a heroine who feels like she’s stepped straight out of a rom-com rewrite.

Book Lovers is witty, romantic, and perfectly self-aware.

Mostly D’s: Happy Place

You want a story that feels both nostalgic and gut-wrenching.

Happy Place delivers emotional depth with a second-chance

romance set against the backdrop of lifelong friendships.

Mostly E’s: Funny Story

You’re ready for a book that makes you laugh, cry, and believe in starting over.

Funny Story is quirky, heartfelt, and the perfect choice

when you need a reset of your own.

Mostly F’s: Great Big Beautiful Life

You’re here for the big emotions—the kind of story that asks what it really means

to live and love fully. Great Big Beautiful Life is Emily Henry at her most sweeping,

heart-wrenching, and unforgettable.

So, Which Emily Henry Book Is Next for You?

Looking for the perfect Emily Henry reading order? This quiz gives you a personalized starting point, but the truth is—you can’t go wrong. Whether you’re in the mood for Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place, Funny Story, or her newest novel Great Big Beautiful Life, Emily Henry delivers contemporary romance gold every time.

Want to know more about her writing journey, adaptations, and why she’s become the queen of contemporary romance? Don’t miss our full Emily Henry Author Spotlight.

So—what’s your result? Share it with your friends and challenge them to find their next Emily Henry read, too.

Book cover for 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry, featuring yellow, blue, and red colors, with illustrations of a person reading on a beach and a corkscrew.
Book cover for 'People We Meet on Vacation' by Emily Henry, featuring an illustration of a woman and a dog relaxing in lounge chairs with tropical plants, orange background.
Cover of the book 'Book Lovers' by Emily Henry, featuring a man and woman sitting back-to-back reading. The woman has blonde hair and is in a yellow shirt, while the man has dark hair, glasses, and is in a blue shirt. They are sitting on suitcases with travel essentials around them.
Book cover of 'Happy Place' by Emily Henry with a bright pink background, featuring illustrated people swimming and floating in a pool, including a person on a yellow duck floatie, a woman in a pink swimsuit, and a man with sunglasses on a blue floatie.
Cover of the book "Funny Story" by Emily Henry, featuring a woman and a man sitting at a bar, holding drinks, with a blue background.
Book cover of 'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry, featuring an orange and red geometric background with illustrations of a woman and a man sitting and holding books.

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