Emily Henry Books in Order
The short answer
Emily Henry · 6 books
- How many books?
- There are 6 books in the Emily Henry series, published 2020–2025.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with Beach Read (2020).
About 2,400 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
A collection of witty, heartwarming contemporary romance novels by Emily Henry, featuring love stories with depth and humor.
Here is the complete Emily Henry Books reading order — all 6 books by Emily Henry, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Beach ReadTwo writers.2020376 pages
- People We Meet on VacationBest friends Poppy and Alex take a vacation together every summer.2021432 pages
- Book LoversOne summer.2022408 pages
- Happy PlaceHarriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college.2023400 pages
- Funny StoryA hilarious new novel about two people who make a deal to show their exes what they're missing.2024400 pages
- Great Big Beautiful LifeTwo rival journalists compete to ghostwrite the memoir of a reclusive former celebrity heiress, uncovering old family secrets and falling for each other.2025
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Emily Henry books are there?
There are 6 books in the Emily Henry series by Emily Henry, from Beach Read (2020) to Great Big Beautiful Life (2025). Together they run to about 2,400 pages.
Is the Emily Henry series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is Great Big Beautiful Life (2025), and Emily Henry hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Emily Henry book?
Beach Read (2020) is book one, at 376 pages. Two writers.
Should I read the Emily Henry series in publication order?
Yes. For the Emily Henry series, reading order and publication order are the same — Beach Read (2020) through Great Big Beautiful Life (2025).
How long does it take to read all Emily Henry books?
About 2,400 pages across 6 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is People We Meet on Vacation (432 pages); the shortest is Beach Read (376 pages).