Emily Henry Books in Order

This page lists Emily Henry books in publication order, with reading paths and related works also included.

Quick Index

Author: Emily Henry. She writes adult romance and earlier young adult fiction.

Page scope: This page covers Emily Henry’s novels in publication order, with adult and young adult titles separated for clarity.

Best starting points:

  • Publication entry: The Love That Split the World (2016)
  • Adult romance entry: Beach Read (2020)
  • Most recent release: Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)

Does order matter?

  • Across the full bibliography: No.
  • Within the adult novels: No strict series order is required because these are standalones.
  • Within the YA novels: No strict order is required.

Not to be confused with: Emily Henry does not currently have a connected main series reading order. Her books are primarily standalone novels.

Reading Paths

1. Publication order

Use this path if you want the full bibliography in release sequence.

  1. The Love That Split the World (novel, 2016)
  2. A Million Junes (novel, 2017)
  3. When the Sky Fell on Splendor (novel, 2019)
  4. Hello Girls (novel, 2019, with Brittany Cavallaro)
  5. Beach Read (novel, 2020)
  6. People We Meet on Vacation (novel, 2021)
  7. Book Lovers (novel, 2022)
  8. Happy Place (novel, 2023)
  9. Funny Story (novel, 2024)
  10. Great Big Beautiful Life (novel, 2025)

2. Adult romance path

Use this path if you only want the adult novels.

  1. Beach Read (2020)
  2. People We Meet on Vacation (2021)
  3. Book Lovers (2022)
  4. Happy Place (2023)
  5. Funny Story (2024)
  6. Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)

3. Beginner path

Use this path if you want the most common entry points.

  1. Beach Read
  2. People We Meet on Vacation
  3. Book Lovers
  4. Funny Story

4. YA-only path

Use this path if you want Emily Henry’s earlier young adult fiction first.

  1. The Love That Split the World (2016)
  2. A Million Junes (2017)
  3. When the Sky Fell on Splendor (2019)
  4. Hello Girls (2019, with Brittany Cavallaro)

Publication Order Master List

Young adult novels

  1. The Love That Split the World | standalone | novel | 2016
  2. A Million Junes | standalone | novel | 2017
  3. When the Sky Fell on Splendor | standalone | novel | 2019
  4. Hello Girls | standalone | novel | 2019 | with Brittany Cavallaro

Adult novels

  1. Beach Read | standalone | novel | 2020
  2. People We Meet on Vacation | standalone | novel | 2021
  3. Book Lovers | standalone | novel | 2022
  4. Happy Place | standalone | novel | 2023
  5. Funny Story | standalone | novel | 2024
  6. Great Big Beautiful Life | standalone | novel | 2025

Related Works and Where They Fit

Co-authored work

  • Hello Girls belongs with the YA novels. It is co-authored with Brittany Cavallaro.

Alternate title note

  • People We Meet on Vacation has also been published under the title You and Me on Vacation in some markets.

Boxed set

  • Emily Henry 3 Books Collection Set is a boxed set, not a new reading-order entry. It collects Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, and Book Lovers.

Dependencies & Notes

  • Emily Henry’s books are standalones, so there is no required series order. Publication order is the cleanest default.
  • The clearest split is between the earlier YA novels and the later adult romance novels.
  • There is no current sequel sequence for Beach Read or People We Meet on Vacation. Emily Henry’s FAQ states that she has no current plans for sequels.
  • A beginner path usually starts with Beach Read or People We Meet on Vacation because those titles sit near the start of her adult breakout period. This is an editorial reading-path choice based on publication history, not a required dependency.

FAQs

Where should I start with Emily Henry?

Start with Beach Read if you want the first adult romance novel, or People We Meet on Vacation if you want one of her best-known contemporary entries.

Do I need to read Emily Henry’s books in order?

No. Her novels are standalones. Publication order is helpful, but not required.

Which Emily Henry book was first?

The Love That Split the World was first, published in 2016.

What is Emily Henry’s newest book?

Great Big Beautiful Life is the most recent novel listed on her official site.

Are Emily Henry’s YA books connected to her adult romances?

No. They are separate standalones and are best treated as different parts of her bibliography.

Change Log

  • Last checked: April 18, 2026
  • What changed: Included Great Big Beautiful Life and separated the bibliography into YA novels and adult novels.
  • Most recent known release included: Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)