Books like People We Meet On Vacation

A sun-drenched, banter-filled exploration of the terrifying leap from platonic soulmates to true love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with People We Meet On Vacation.

sun-drenched
yearning
cozy
bittersweet

01
Beach Read
Emily Henry
A sun-drenched, banter-filled exploration of creative burnout and the terrifying vulnerability of letting yourself believe in happy endings again.
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- sun-drenched
- wry
- earnest
- witty
02
Happy Place
Emily Henry
A bittersweet, sun-drenched exploration of outgrowing the life you planned and finding your way back to the people who matter most.
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- sun-drenched
- cozy
- bittersweet
- wry
03
Just for the Summer
Abby Jimenez
A witty, sun-soaked summer romance that sneaks up on you with profound emotional depth and the healing power of found family.
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- cozy
- wry
- earnest
04
The Unhoneymooners
Christina Lauren
A sun-drenched, laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romp that feels like a perfect tropical getaway.
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- sun-drenched
- wry
05
That Summer
Jennifer Weiner
A seemingly breezy tale of mistaken identity that slowly peels back the manicured layers of suburban life to reveal the enduring scars of the past.
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- sun-drenched
- earnest
06
The Wedding People
Alison Espach
A darkly funny and surprisingly tender exploration of hitting rock bottom and finding a reason to keep going amidst the chaos of someone else's perfect weekend.
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- sun-drenched
- bittersweet
- wry
07
One Last Stop
Casey McQuiston
A love letter to queer history, found family, and the electric possibility of a subway crush, wrapped in a magical, swoony romance.
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- cozy
- wry
- earnest
- nostalgic
08
In a Holidaze
Christina Lauren
A cozy, snow-dusted time-loop romance that feels like drinking spiked hot cocoa by a crackling fire.
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- cozy
- earnest
- nostalgic
- warm
09
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood
A delightfully tropey, banter-filled academic rom-com that feels like a warm hug for anyone who has ever felt like an imposter.
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- cozy
- wry
- earnest
- witty
10
All adults here
Emma Straub
A warm, wry exploration of the messy reality that no one ever really figures out how to be a grown-up.
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- wry
- nostalgic
- warm
11
The Flatshare
Beth O'Leary
A tender, slow-burn exploration of how shared spaces and Post-it notes can build a foundation for profound emotional intimacy.
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- cozy
- witty
- warm
12
The Five-Star Weekend
Elin Hilderbrand
A sun-drenched, bittersweet exploration of friendship and grief, served with a side of coastal glamour and culinary delight.
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- sun-drenched
- bittersweet
- warm

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