Book Lovers
(Sprache: Englisch)
A by the book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.
Nora Stephens' life...
Nora Stephens' life...
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A by the book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.Nora Stephens' life is books-she's read them all-and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.
Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters' trip away-with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she's convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they've met many times and it's never been cute.
If Nora knows she's not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he's nobody's hero, but as they are thrown together again and again-in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow-what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they've written about themselves.
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PROLOGUEWhen books are your life or in my case, your job you get pretty good at guessing where a story is going. The tropes, the archetypes, the common plot twists all start to organize themselves into a catalogue inside your brain, divided by category and genre.
The husband is the killer.
The nerd gets a makeover, and without her glasses, she s smoking hot.
The guy gets the girl or the other girl does.
Someone explains a complicated scientific concept, and someone else says, Um, in English, please?
The details may change from book to book, but there s nothing truly new under the sun.
Take, for example, the small-town love story.
The kind where a cynical hotshot from New York or Los Angeles gets shipped off to Smalltown, USA to, like, run a family-owned Christmas tree farm out of business to make room for a soulless corporation.
But while said City Person is in town, things don t go to plan. Because, of course, the Christmas tree farm or bakery, or whatever the hero s been sent to destroy is owned and operated by someone ridiculously attractive and suitably available for wooing.
Back in the city, the lead has a romantic partner. Someone ruthless who encourages him to do what he s set out to do and ruin some lives in exchange for that big promotion. He fields calls from her, during which she interrupts him, barking heartless advice from the seat of her Peloton bike.
You can tell she s evil because her hair is an unnatural blond, slicked back à la Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, and also, she hates Christmas decorations.
As the hero spends more time with the charming baker/seamstress/tree farm . . . person, things change for him. He learns the true meaning of life!
He returns home, transformed by the love of a good woman. There he asks his ice-queen girlfriend to take a walk with him. She gapes, says something like, In these Manolos?
It will be fun, he tells her. On the walk, he might ask her to look
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up at the stars.
She snaps, You know I can t look up right now! I just got Botox!
And then he realizes: he can t go back to his old life. He doesn t want to! He ends his cold, unsatisfying relationship and proposes to his new sweetheart. (Who needs dating?)
At this point, you find yourself screaming at the book, You don t even know her! What s her middle name, bitch? From across the room, your sister, Libby, hushes you, throws popcorn at your head without lifting her gaze from her own crinkly-covered library book.
And that s why I m running late to this lunch meeting.
Because that s my life. The trope that governs my days. The archetype over which my details are superimposed.
I m the city person. Not the one who meets the hot farmer. The other one.
The uptight, manicured literary agent, reading manuscripts from atop her Peloton while a serene beach scene screen saver drifts, unnoticed, across her computer screen.
I m the one who gets dumped.
I ve read this story, and lived it, enough to know it s happening again right now, as I m weaving through late-afternoon foot traffic in Midtown, my phone clutched to my ear.
He hasn t said it yet, but the hairs on the back of my neck are rising, the pit opening in my stomach as he maneuvers the conversation toward a cartoon-style drop off a cliff.
Grant was only supposed to be in Texas for two weeks, just long enough to help close a deal between his company and the boutique hotel they were trying to acquire outside San Antonio. Having already experienced two post work trip breakups, I reacted to the news of his trip as if he d announced he d joined th
She snaps, You know I can t look up right now! I just got Botox!
And then he realizes: he can t go back to his old life. He doesn t want to! He ends his cold, unsatisfying relationship and proposes to his new sweetheart. (Who needs dating?)
At this point, you find yourself screaming at the book, You don t even know her! What s her middle name, bitch? From across the room, your sister, Libby, hushes you, throws popcorn at your head without lifting her gaze from her own crinkly-covered library book.
And that s why I m running late to this lunch meeting.
Because that s my life. The trope that governs my days. The archetype over which my details are superimposed.
I m the city person. Not the one who meets the hot farmer. The other one.
The uptight, manicured literary agent, reading manuscripts from atop her Peloton while a serene beach scene screen saver drifts, unnoticed, across her computer screen.
I m the one who gets dumped.
I ve read this story, and lived it, enough to know it s happening again right now, as I m weaving through late-afternoon foot traffic in Midtown, my phone clutched to my ear.
He hasn t said it yet, but the hairs on the back of my neck are rising, the pit opening in my stomach as he maneuvers the conversation toward a cartoon-style drop off a cliff.
Grant was only supposed to be in Texas for two weeks, just long enough to help close a deal between his company and the boutique hotel they were trying to acquire outside San Antonio. Having already experienced two post work trip breakups, I reacted to the news of his trip as if he d announced he d joined th
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Autoren-Porträt von Emily Henry
Emily Henry is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read. She studied creative writing at Hope College, and now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. Find her on Instagram @emilyhenrywrites.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Emily Henry
- 2022, 400 Seiten, Maße: 13,8 x 20,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593334833
- ISBN-13: 9780593334836
- Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
[Book Lovers] is multilayered and the characters' familial challenges are complex. By both playing to and overtly subverting romance tropes and archetypes like the high-powered big city woman who neglects her family and the life-affirming power of small-town life, this novel delivers an insightful comedic meditation on love, family and going your own way." NPRIf Emily Henry makes herself laugh at the character's dialogue in her own books, it's understandable. She is a master at witty repartee .It's a safe bet that viewers would enjoy seeing Henry's characters come to life on screen." Associated Press
It is humanly impossible for Emily Henry to write a bad book. Her particular blend of grief and messy relationships is a heady cocktail of intoxicating yearning Whatever Henry decides to spear, be it literary posturing or vacation rom-com, she subverts her subjects in the most delicious ways." Entertainment Weekly
Book Lovers is a treat from start to finish, flipping the conventional small-town love story trope on its head This enemies-to-lovers novel is a quick and satisfying binge-read. USA Today
One of my favorite authors.
Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Book Lovers is a rom-com lover's dream of a book. It is razor-sharp and modern, featuring a fierce heroine who does not apologize for her ambition and heartfelt discussions of grief. Readers know that Emily Henry never fails to deliver great banter and a romance to swoon over but this may just be her best yet. A breath of fresh air.
Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising
I would follow Emily Henry anywhere. A small town, a literary enterprise, a bookstore to rescue, and sex in moonlit streams? Yes, please! Book Lovers is sexy, funny, and smart. Another perfectly satisfying read from the unstoppable Emily Henry.
Emma Straub, New York Times
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bestselling author of All Adults Here
"Emily Henry's books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet. The prose is effortless, the characters charming. The only downside is reaching the end."
V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
"Charming, earnest, and clever, Book Lovers is Schitt's Creek for book nerds. A total delight for anyone who's ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry.
Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop
"You KNOW I love a book and a writer when I bust out my trusty ballpoint and absolutely maul the pages...and that's exactly what I just did to the divine Emily Henry. I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. I m utterly enchanted by her wry, self-aware sense of humor, the relish that she brings to every cleverly crafted sentence, and her irrepressible love for love.
Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of Things You Save in a Fire and How to Walk Away
Emily Henry writes romantic comedy with such sass and humour, she has that gift for making you laugh and cry within the space of a few sentences. Not to mention the sizzling chemistry! Her characters fizz like good champagne, they leap off the page and into your heart."
Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of One Night on the Island
Magical, delightful, and utterly one of a kind: Emily Henry's writing is a gift to the world. I've loved every single one of her books more than the previous, to the point that I cannot wait to see what her next title will do to me!"
Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
Book Lovers is the perfect title for this utterly romantic read featuring two book industry insiders with crackling chemistry. Heartfelt, funny, and full of joy, Emily Henry s latest is packed with surprising twists and turns that keep you rooting for Nora and Charlie, every step of the way. (Also, three cheers for Nora s super-relatable bangs journey!)
Tia Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June
When I read an Emily Henry novel I always feel a particularly undignified kind of jealousy, because I wish I'd written it. Book Lovers is no different: I loved every page, every line. It's so smart, so funny and so sexy. Nora and Charlie have sizzling chemistry they even make discussing a contract hot. Readers are going to fall head over heels for these two.
Beth O Leary, International bestselling author of The No-Show
"[P]erfect-for-summer rom com." Parade
Brimming with swoon-worthy moments, hilarious banter, and lovable characters Women's World
[A] fun and flirty romance Cosmo
Book Lovers uses classic romance tropes with purpose and intention, offering readers a satisfying romance unto itself, while also reflecting on why romance novels are so enticing to begin with a smart, charming and dazzling book. Shelf Awareness
"Emily Henry's books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet. The prose is effortless, the characters charming. The only downside is reaching the end."
V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
"Charming, earnest, and clever, Book Lovers is Schitt's Creek for book nerds. A total delight for anyone who's ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry.
Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop
"You KNOW I love a book and a writer when I bust out my trusty ballpoint and absolutely maul the pages...and that's exactly what I just did to the divine Emily Henry. I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. I m utterly enchanted by her wry, self-aware sense of humor, the relish that she brings to every cleverly crafted sentence, and her irrepressible love for love.
Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of Things You Save in a Fire and How to Walk Away
Emily Henry writes romantic comedy with such sass and humour, she has that gift for making you laugh and cry within the space of a few sentences. Not to mention the sizzling chemistry! Her characters fizz like good champagne, they leap off the page and into your heart."
Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of One Night on the Island
Magical, delightful, and utterly one of a kind: Emily Henry's writing is a gift to the world. I've loved every single one of her books more than the previous, to the point that I cannot wait to see what her next title will do to me!"
Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
Book Lovers is the perfect title for this utterly romantic read featuring two book industry insiders with crackling chemistry. Heartfelt, funny, and full of joy, Emily Henry s latest is packed with surprising twists and turns that keep you rooting for Nora and Charlie, every step of the way. (Also, three cheers for Nora s super-relatable bangs journey!)
Tia Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June
When I read an Emily Henry novel I always feel a particularly undignified kind of jealousy, because I wish I'd written it. Book Lovers is no different: I loved every page, every line. It's so smart, so funny and so sexy. Nora and Charlie have sizzling chemistry they even make discussing a contract hot. Readers are going to fall head over heels for these two.
Beth O Leary, International bestselling author of The No-Show
"[P]erfect-for-summer rom com." Parade
Brimming with swoon-worthy moments, hilarious banter, and lovable characters Women's World
[A] fun and flirty romance Cosmo
Book Lovers uses classic romance tropes with purpose and intention, offering readers a satisfying romance unto itself, while also reflecting on why romance novels are so enticing to begin with a smart, charming and dazzling book. Shelf Awareness
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