Every Emily Henry Book, Ranked—From 'Beach Read' to 'Funny Story'

We looked at the beloved author's best romance novels thus far, as her latest work, 'Great Big Beautiful Life,' hits shelves.

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When it comes to romance novels, Emily Henry, or “EmHen” as the book community likes to call her, has the Midas touch. It’s been nothing but No. 1 bestsellers for the author since she cracked the genre wide open with 2020’s Beach Read.

Having switched her focus from the young adult novels she was previously penning, Henry has sold over 10 million books worldwide, with five of her titles getting the book-to-movie adaptation treatment. But where on Earth does one go to start reading?

That all depends on how you’re looking to approach Henry's collection. Much like Taylor Swift, the millennial author has an affinity for planting Easter eggs in her prose. For that reason, you may choose to read her romance novels in order, starting with Beach Read (2020) and People We Meet on Vacation (2021), and continuing with Book Lovers (2022), Happy Place (2023), and Funny Story (2024). In April 2025, she released Great Big Beautiful Life, arguably her most highly anticipated book thus far, so that should come last if you're concerned with reading the books as they were published.

If you want to go for the deep cuts, you could start with her young adult series, beginning with Henry’s first-ever book, The Love That Split the World. (There’s also A Million Junes, When the Sky Fell on Splendor, and Hello Girls.)

However, we suggest you tackle her library by skipping straight to the hits, or Emily Henry's very best books thus far. But don't worry: We've done the legwork to find out exactly how Henry's books rank, from her early works to her first star-crossed romance to her latest labor of love. Below, find the best Emily Henry books, ranked.

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Nicole Briese

Nicole Briese is a Florida-based editor, writer and content creator who has been writing about all things culture-related since the O.G. Gossip Girl was still on the air. (Read: A lifetime ago.) She is a regular contributor to Marie Claire, covering books, films, and TV shows. In her spare time, when she's not obsessing over her cat, she's devouring all things fashion, beauty, and shopping-related. Check out her blog at Nicolebjean.com

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