People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry

Ten Summer Getaways and One Final Chance to Heal

After two years of painful silence, estranged best friends Poppy and Alex decide to share one more road trip to repair their broken connection. For a decade, these two complete opposites—she a wild travel journalist living in New York City, he a quiet, book-loving teacher wearing khakis—spent one glorious week together every summer. This slow-burn enemies-to-lovers road-trip romance audiobook captures the bittersweet nostalgia of youthful misadventures, exploring how easily small misunderstandings can derail the closest bonds. Narrated by Julia Whelan, the story follows their journey across past memories and present tensions as they attempt to uncover what went wrong on their final ill-fated vacation.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Julia Whelan’s nuanced narration brings the playful banter and hidden emotional vulnerability of both characters to life with great care. The episodic structure makes you feel like an actual passenger on their decade-long journey across various holiday destinations. It provides a comforting, lighthearted sanctuary for listeners who value deeply developed characters and realistic relational growth.