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A review by thathappyreader
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
5.0
Book Lovers is one of my favourite reads so far in 2022. Emily Henry has such a way with words: she combines emotion with wit and lots of banter creating a highly enjoyable read. The characters are well-developed and highly likeable.
Nora has taken on the responsibility for caring for her sister Libby since the day their mother died. She has a hard time letting go of this stress even though Libby is married and has baby #3 on the way. The burden of this sense of duty has taken its toll on Nora whose own life has evolved to accommodate this.
When Libby proposes a much-needed sisters’ getaway to Sunshine Falls, Nora agrees. She wants to spend some much-needed quality time with her sister. As a literary agent, Nora does not feel she can just shut off work and go on vacation. But she agrees once she is done with business for the day that she will do whatever Libby wants.
When she keeps running into Charlie, a disheartened book editor also from New York City, the two begin to be drawn to one another. Charlie also feels the burden of responsibility which has impacted his life in many ways. As the two begin to learn more about one another, the events that have led them to be the wound-up adults they are today are revealed.
The story is powerful and beautifully written. The secrets that are deeply buried within Nora and Charlie are emotional and selfless. Their relationship was a joy to watch develop. There are many twists and turns in this book which elevated the book to a 5-star read. This is a book I will remember for years to come.
I listened to the audiobook version of Book Lovers which was narrated by one of my favourites, Julia Whelan. This very well might be my favourite all-time performance in an audiobook. Her ability to bring voice to Emily Henry’s witty and emotional writing style makes them a perfect match. I highly recommend the audiobook version of Book Lovers to all those that enjoy this format.
Nora has taken on the responsibility for caring for her sister Libby since the day their mother died. She has a hard time letting go of this stress even though Libby is married and has baby #3 on the way. The burden of this sense of duty has taken its toll on Nora whose own life has evolved to accommodate this.
When Libby proposes a much-needed sisters’ getaway to Sunshine Falls, Nora agrees. She wants to spend some much-needed quality time with her sister. As a literary agent, Nora does not feel she can just shut off work and go on vacation. But she agrees once she is done with business for the day that she will do whatever Libby wants.
When she keeps running into Charlie, a disheartened book editor also from New York City, the two begin to be drawn to one another. Charlie also feels the burden of responsibility which has impacted his life in many ways. As the two begin to learn more about one another, the events that have led them to be the wound-up adults they are today are revealed.
The story is powerful and beautifully written. The secrets that are deeply buried within Nora and Charlie are emotional and selfless. Their relationship was a joy to watch develop. There are many twists and turns in this book which elevated the book to a 5-star read. This is a book I will remember for years to come.
I listened to the audiobook version of Book Lovers which was narrated by one of my favourites, Julia Whelan. This very well might be my favourite all-time performance in an audiobook. Her ability to bring voice to Emily Henry’s witty and emotional writing style makes them a perfect match. I highly recommend the audiobook version of Book Lovers to all those that enjoy this format.