Free Download: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.

In the heartwarming and witty novel People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry introduces us to Poppy and Alex. They have nothing in common. Poppy is a wild child with insatiable wanderlust; Alex is a quiet, bookish man who prefers a routine. Despite their differences, they have been best friends since a fateful carpool home from college years ago. For most of the year, they live far apart—she’s in New York City, and he’s in their small hometown—but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one glorious week of vacation together.

Until two years ago, when they ruined everything. They haven’t spoken since.

The story follows Poppy as she realizes that despite having her dream job as a travel writer and living a life full of adventure, she is profoundly unhappy. When she asks herself when she was last truly happy, the answer is simple: with Alex. Determined to fix their relationship, she convinces him to take one more vacation together. Now, they have one week to lay everything on the table and face the unspoken feelings that have been simmering beneath the surface of their friendship for a decade. The narrative jumps between their past trips—from Sanibel Island to Tuscany—and their present-day awkward, yet hopeful, reunion in Palm Springs.

Emily Henry is a master of "will-they-won't-they" tension and sparkling dialogue. People We Meet on Vacation is a beautiful exploration of the "friends-to-lovers" trope, but it also delves deeper into themes of personal growth, the meaning of "home," and the fear of losing the person who knows you best. It’s a nostalgic, sun-drenched story that will make you want to book a trip and call your best friend.

What Will You Learn From This Book?

Beyond the romance, People We Meet on Vacation offers touching life lessons:

• The Value of Communication: Understand how unspoken expectations and a lack of honesty can create years of distance between even the closest friends.

• Redefining Success: Follow Poppy's journey as she learns that achieving your professional goals doesn't guarantee happiness if you don't have someone to share it with.

• The Concept of 'Home': Explore the idea that home isn't necessarily a physical place, but can be a person who makes you feel safe and understood.

• Embracing Vulnerability: Discover the courage it takes to admit your feelings when you risk losing a friendship that defines your life.

"I’m on vacation. I’m with my favorite person in the world. And I’m not thinking about the future. I’m just here."

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