People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

She’s a wild-hearted travel writer chasing the sun from her NYC apartment; he’s a khaki-wearing high school teacher rooted in their sleepy Ohio hometown. Poppy and Alex are an oil-and-water duo who, for ten glorious summers, created their own perfect world for one week of adventure. Feel the easy laughter, the shared inside jokes, the comfortable silence that defined a friendship so deep it became the best thing in their lives. Then came Croatia. Two years ago. The trip where everything went spectacularly, horribly wrong, leaving behind a chasm of awkward silence. Now, Poppy’s vibrant life feels… off. The happiest snapshots in her memory all feature Alex’s steady presence. So, she risks it all on one more trip, a budget-friendly week in Palm Springs, desperately hoping to uncork the years of unspoken words, to find out if the massive, awkward elephant that’s been third-wheeling their vacations can finally be addressed. Maybe, just maybe, they can find their way back to each other.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Emily Henry delivers her signature blend of laugh-out-loud humor, sparkling wit, and deeply felt emotion that will have you rooting for Poppy and Alex from page one. This novel perfectly captures the delicious tension and heartfelt intimacy of a friends-to-lovers romance, filled with yearning and missed connections. With its sun-drenched vacation settings and unforgettable characters, it's a heartwarming, escapist read that explores the joy and risk of finding love with your best friend.