Emily Henry Books in Order
Emily Henry has solidified her place in the world of beach-read romance novels (I mean, she even has a book entitled Beach Read) so I wanted to give you a complete list of Emily Henry books in order of publication as well as information about the best order to read her books.

I have read every Emily Henry book in the order it was published, as soon as the books came out. If you are looking for a list of all the Emily Henry Books ranked with my thoughts, I have that post for you as well!
Emily Henry’s first four books are young adult books. She did not start writing adult romances until 2020 with her book Beach Read. That book was named a best summer read by the New York Times Book Review, Oprah Magazine, and more. Publishing was having a very hard time that summer due to COVID, so the success of that book is a testament to how good that book is. It also solidified her place as a must-read writer.
Each of her books plays on different romance sub-genres like enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, or second-chance romances. No matter which subgenre is your favorite, there is something for every romance lover. Whether you choose to read the Emily Henry books in order of publication or is a different order, you cannot go wrong.
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Emily Henry Books in Order of Publication
- The Love That Split the World (2016)
- A Million Junes (2017)
- When the Sky Fell on Splendor (2019)
- Hello Girls (2019)
- Beach Read (2020)
- People We Meet on Vacation (2021)
- Book Lovers (2022)
- Happy Place (2023)
- Funny Story (2024)
- Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)
Emily Henry Books in Order Adult Titles
- Beach Read (2020)
- People We Meet on Vacation (2021)
- Book Lovers (2022)
- Happy Place (2023)
- Funny Story (2024)
- Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)
Helpful Tips
- Emily Henry’s books are beach-read romances. If you have not read any of her books yet and cannot decide which book to read first, I recommend reading about which romance trope interests you the most and starting there.
- A Million Junes is YA romance. It is based on Romeo and Juliet and I think you can read this book at any time.
- I read these books as soon as they came out because I think these books make fantastic beach reads. If you cannot get the newest book, put a hold at the library for some of the backreads.
- I would not recommend listening to these books unless you are sure that little ears will not hear anything. There are some scenes that are 18+!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I read the Emily Henry books in order?
No. You do not need to read Emily Henry’s books in order, to enjoy them fully. All of her books are standalone romance books that a perfect summer reads.
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Epilogue
Have you read the Emily Henry books in order of publication or did you read the new book first? However you choose to read these spicy romances, you will love them.

Emily Henry Books Ranked
If you love this list of the Emily Hery books in order, check out this post with all the books ranked!