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Emily Henry, born May 17, 1991, is an American writer celebrated for her popular romance novels, many of which have topped The New York Times bestseller list. Her writing journey began with young adult fiction, including her debut novel "The Love That Split the World" in 2016. She transitioned to adult romance with "Beach Read" in 2020, which achieved significant success and paved the way for subsequent hits like "People We Meet on Vacation," "Book Lovers," "Happy Place," "Funny Story," and "Great Big Beautiful Life."

Henry's works are often characterized by elements of romantic comedy and chick lit, exploring themes of respect alongside love. Her books have garnered attention from various media outlets and have been recognized with multiple Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Romance. Several of her adult romance novels have been optioned for film and television adaptations, with some already in production or released. As of March 2023, she had sold over 2.4 million books. She currently resides and writes in the Ohio River region, near Cincinnati.

Born on May 17, 1991, Emily Henry pursued higher education with a focus on creative writing. She attended Lakota East High School before receiving a scholarship for creative writing at Hope College, where she initially planned to study dance. Her academic pursuits also included a writing residency at the New York Center for Art & Media Studies, which was affiliated with Bethel University. Following her college education, Henry returned to Cincinnati. She has since established her writing career in the Ohio River region, encompassing Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. By 2016, she was working as a full-time writer and proofreader.

Emily Henry's literary career commenced with the publication of her young adult novel, "The Love That Split the World," in January 2016. After releasing several more young adult titles, she shifted her focus to adult romance. Her first adult romance novel, "Beach Read," published in 2020, met with considerable acclaim and commercial success. This was followed by a string of New York Times bestselling novels, including "People We Meet on Vacation" (2021), "Book Lovers" (2022), "Happy Place" (2023), "Funny Story" (2024), and "Great Big Beautiful Life" (2025). Her books have been featured in prominent publications such as BuzzFeed, O, The Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and The New York Times. As of March 2023, her collective book sales exceeded 2.4 million copies.

The popularity of Emily Henry's adult romance novels has led to several on-screen adaptations. The first five of these books have been optioned for film or television. "People We Meet on Vacation" is set to be adapted into a film by Sony's 3000 Pictures, with a screenplay by Yulin Kuang and direction by Brett Haley; the movie is slated for release in January 2026. Additionally, "Beach Read" is being developed as a film by 20th Century, also penned and directed by Kuang. "Book Lovers" is being adapted by production company Tango, with Sarah Heyward writing the script. Jennifer Lopez's Nuyorican Productions is developing "Happy Place" as a TV series for Netflix. Henry herself is writing the screenplay for the film adaptation of "Funny Story." Critics have noted her work often incorporates elements of rom-com and chick lit, focusing on themes of respect and love.