People we meet on vacation / Emily Henry.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984806758
- ISBN: 1984806750
- Physical Description: 364 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Jove, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
General Note: | "A Jove Book"--Title page verso. Includes reader's guide. |
Summary, etc.: | "When Poppy met Alex, there was no spark, no chemistry, and no reason to think they'd ever talk again. Alex is quiet, studious, and destined for a future in academia. Poppy is a wild child who only came to U of Chicago to escape small-town life. But after sharing a ride home for the summer, the two form a surprising friendship. After all, who better to confide in than someone you could never, ever date? Over the years, Alex and Poppy's lives take them in different directions, but every summer the two find their way back to each other for a magical week long vacation. Until one trip goes awry, and in the fallout, they lose touch. Now, two years later, Poppy's in a rut. Her dream job, her relationships, her life - none of it is making her happy. In fact, the last time she remembers feeling truly happy was on that final, ill-fated Summer Trip. The answer to all her problems is obvious: She needs one last vacation to win back her best friend. As a hilariously disastrous week unfolds and tensions rise, Poppy and Alex are forced to confront what drove them apart - and decide what they're willing to risk for the chance to be together."-- Provided by publisher. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Travel writers > Fiction. Man-woman relationships > Fiction. Best friends > Fiction. Vacations > Fiction. Reconciliation > Fiction. Self-realization > Fiction. |
Genre: | Love stories. Romance fiction. Humorous fiction. |
Available copies
- 33 of 57 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sherman Library.
Holds
- 4 current holds with 57 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Sherman Library | F HEN (Text) | 34060149337796 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
BookList Review
People We Meet on Vacation
Booklist
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Short, loud Poppy and quiet, tall Alex were best friends who took a vacation together each summer for a decade, until their trip two years ago changed everything and tore them apart. Now Poppy lives in New York and works as a travel writer, but she has been feeling unsatisfied. She reaches out to Alex, currently a teacher in their Ohio hometown, and they make plans to travel once again. Poppy hopes that this trip will repair their friendship, but from the onset, they encounter one issue after another. Told through Poppy's perspective, the story shifts in time between the present and past summer trips. Henry, best-selling author of Beach Read (2020), excels at creating chemistry and charm, and readers will eagerly anticipate these characters finally admitting their feelings for each other. Their slow-burn romance builds as the flashbacks reveal their journey as unlikely friends through different schools, jobs, cities, and relationships with other people. The pacing sometimes falters, but the emotions always ring true. While Henry's romance may inspire some wanderlust, it's the people more than the places that truly dazzle.
Kirkus Review
People We Meet on Vacation
Kirkus Reviews
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A travel writer has one last shot at reconnecting with the best friend she just might be in love with. Poppy and Alex couldn't be more different. She loves wearing bright colors while he prefers khakis and a T-shirt. She likes just about everything while he's a bit more discerning. And yet, their opposites-attract friendship works because they love each otherĆ¢ĀĀ¦in a totally platonic way. Probably. Even though they have their own separate lives (Poppy lives in New York City and is a travel writer with a popular Instagram account; Alex is a high school teacher in their tiny Ohio hometown), they still manage to get together each summer for one fabulous vacation. They grow closer every year, but Poppy doesn't let herself linger on her feelings for Alex--she doesn't want to ruin their friendship or the way she can be fully herself with him. They continue to date other people, even bringing their serious partners on their summer vacationsĆ¢ĀĀ¦but then, after a falling-out, they stop speaking. When Poppy finds herself facing a serious bout of ennui, unhappy with her glamorous job and the life she's been dreaming of forever, she thinks back to the last time she was truly happy: her last vacation with Alex. And so, though they haven't spoken in two years, she asks him to take another vacation with her. She's determined to bridge the gap that's formed between them and become best friends again, but to do that, she'll have to be honest with Alex--and herself--about her true feelings. In chapters that jump around in time, Henry shows readers the progression (and dissolution) of Poppy and Alex's friendship. Their slow-burn love story hits on beloved romance tropes (such as there unexpectedly being only one bed on the reconciliation trip Poppy plans) while still feeling entirely fresh. Henry's biggest strength is in the sparkling, often laugh-out-loud-funny dialogue, particularly the banter-filled conversations between Poppy and Alex. But there's depth to the story, too--Poppy's feeling of dissatisfaction with a life that should be making her happy as well as her unresolved feelings toward the difficult parts of her childhood make her a sympathetic and relatable character. The end result is a story that pays homage to classic romantic comedies while having a point of view all its own. A warm and winning When Harry Met SallyĆ¢ĀĀ¦ update that hits all the perfect notes. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Library Journal Review
People We Meet on Vacation
Library Journal
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Travel writer Poppy Wright finds that her inspiration is fading. It doesn't help that she hasn't spoken to her best friend for over two years. Hoping to reclaim both her friendship with Alex Nilsen and her zest for her career, Poppy schedules a vacation on the cheap, just like she and Alex used to during their college days. As challenges arise--including a busted-up rental car, a misleading condo rental that only has one bed, and a broken air conditioner--Poppy and Alex confront the event that tore them apart, which could create a new bond between them or end their friendship forever. A series of flashbacks show 12 years of summer vacations. Buttoned-up, starchy Alex and chaotic, sunny Poppy are perfect foils who are also a perfect match; they just need to let go of their fear and try. VERDICT Henry's latest will appeal to readers who are drawn to stories with emotion, poetic language, and a strong sense of place, like Kate Clayborn's Love Lettering.--Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee P.L.
Publishers Weekly Review
People We Meet on Vacation
Publishers Weekly
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Henry's latest rom-com lacks the spark of 2020's Beach Read, but still offers plenty of lighthearted summertime fun. Poppy Wright met Alex Nilsen 12 years ago on the first day of college orientation, and they never got along--until a road trip from Chicago back to their neighboring Ohio towns, which sparked a deep friendship and a tradition of taking a yearly sumer vacation together. But Poppy and Alex haven't spoken much since a disastrous trip two summers ago, and the details of what triggered their falling out are teased maddeningly slowly. When Poppy realizes that what she wants most in the world is to have Alex back in her life, she arranges a shoestring-budget vacation to Palm Springs that she hopes will fix everything. Flashbacks to each past summer trip make for fun travelogues that highlight both characters' understandable but frustrating refusal to discuss their feelings. Watching them dance around the inevitable grows tiresome as things drag on, but Henry's skills with sensory detail and lovable characters shine through. This is a strong choice for readers looking for a vicarious summer vacation of their own. Agent: Taylor Haggerty, Root Literary. (May)