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People We Meet on Vacation Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Emily Henry (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 67,827 ratings
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers and Beach Read comes a sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

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

Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. 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.

Poppy has everything she should want, but she’s stuck in a rut. When someone asks when she was last truly happy, she knows, without a doubt, it was on that ill-fated, final trip with Alex. And so, she decides to convince her best friend to take one more vacation together—lay everything on the table, make it all right. Miraculously, he agrees.

Now she has a week to fix everything. If only she can get around the one big truth that has always stood quietly in the middle of their seemingly perfect relationship. What could possibly go wrong?

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by Newsweek ∙ Oprah Magazine ∙ The Skimm ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Parade ∙ The Wall Street Journal ∙ Chicago Tribune ∙ PopSugar ∙ BookPage ∙ BookBub ∙ Betches ∙ SheReads ∙ Good Housekeeping ∙ BuzzFeed ∙ Business Insider ∙ Real Simple ∙ Frolic ∙ and more!

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 46 minutes
  2. Author
    Emily Henry
  3. Narrator
    Julia Whelan
  4. Audible release date
    May 11, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B08GQC9P7Q
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 46 minutes
Author Emily Henry
Narrator Julia Whelan
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 11, 2021
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08GQC9P7Q
Best Sellers Rank #211 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#8 in Romantic Comedy (Audible Books & Originals)
#13 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#14 in Women's Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
67,827 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the characters wonderful, well-written, and deep. They also describe the emotional storyline as beautiful, earnest, genuine, and bringing tears to their eyes. Readers appreciate the funny banter and dynamic dialogue. They describe the book as good, cute, and readable. However, some find the plot unrealistic, predictable, chaotic, and childish. Opinions are mixed on the pace and romance plot, with some finding it fast and fun, while others say it's too slow.

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531 customers mention "Readability"527 positive4 negative

Customers find the book readable, fun, and amusing. They also say the story has great chapters and an interesting premise.

"...Her character is vibrant and relatable, driving the narrative with wit and charm...." Read more

"...recommend it for anybody below that age just because it's a fun read it's quick and I think it's a really good book to take to the beach" Read more

"...It is so well written, the characters are great. It was so good, I bought 2 more of her books. I loved the book and author!" Read more

"...It was sweet, it was fluffy, it had banter. I loved Poppy. I could relate to her on so many internal levels, and she was so fun!..." Read more

210 customers mention "Characters"160 positive50 negative

Customers find the characters in the book wonderful and everything a girl daydreams about having.

"...Alex, seen through Poppy’s eyes, is portrayed as lovable yet mysterious—a man of routines and hidden depths...." Read more

"This book is laugh out loud funny! It is so well written, the characters are great. It was so good, I bought 2 more of her books...." Read more

"...However, it turned out to be really cute characters and I would definitely read more of her books." Read more

"...Characters are not well developed and not likable. Poppy is actually annoying and Alex is just flat. The stupid “puppy face” references...." Read more

199 customers mention "Writing style"165 positive34 negative

Customers find the writing style enjoyable, frothy, and sweet. They also say the book is an easy, summer read if you're into romantic comedies. Customers also say that the writing is deep, heartfelt, and truthful.

"...It's well written and it's funny. I just didn't relate to it. I don't recommend it for anyone who is above 50...." Read more

"This book is laugh out loud funny! It is so well written, the characters are great. It was so good, I bought 2 more of her books...." Read more

"...It was sweet, it was fluffy, it had banter. I loved Poppy. I could relate to her on so many internal levels, and she was so fun!..." Read more

"The Main characters were written well. This was a Super cute easy read for the beach or for your on next vacation." Read more

185 customers mention "Humor"162 positive23 negative

Customers find the humor in the book engaging and witty. They also mention that the dialogue and banter between the male lead is perfect.

"...Henry deftly navigates the friends-to-lovers trope, infusing humor and heart into their journey...." Read more

"...It's well written and it's funny. I just didn't relate to it. I don't recommend it for anyone who is above 50...." Read more

"This book is laugh out loud funny! It is so well written, the characters are great. It was so good, I bought 2 more of her books...." Read more

"...It was sweet, it was fluffy, it had banter. I loved Poppy. I could relate to her on so many internal levels, and she was so fun!..." Read more

134 customers mention "Emotional storyline"134 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline beautiful, wonderful, and deep for a romance heroine. They also say the book is heartbreaking, earnest, and genuine. Readers also enjoy the message and tear-jerking moments.

"...Nonetheless, "People We Meet on Vacation" is a delightful romantic comedy that celebrates the power of friendship, the magic of summer adventures..." Read more

"...The friends to lovers trope is great and so well done...." Read more

"...This book was as incredibly sweet as Beach Read, it moved me, filled me with the same warmth these characters brought to each other, and reminded me..." Read more

"...There is no lack of romance, here, and she spends plenty of time luxuriating in the good stuff - with the characters as they get together and figure..." Read more

82 customers mention "Romance plot"41 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the romance plot. Some find it chill, realistic, and sweet, while others say it's long winded and shallow.

"I wanted to love this book. And in a lot of ways I did. The ending was emotional and sweet. But the pacing and miscommunication drove me craaaazy...." Read more

"...this book doesn’t completely mask what it is - an average, fairly shallow romance novel." Read more

"...It is a good romance book and I love Emily Henry as an author." Read more

"...The title didn't really fit the story which made it a it harder to grasp the story line...." Read more

79 customers mention "Pace"42 positive37 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pace of the book. Some find it fast and fun, while others say it's too slow for their liking.

"The pace is much different from Beach Read. Must faster, but without giving everything away before the end...." Read more

"This book was a little slow for me. I thought it would be quick read but it just didn’t maintain my interest in order to read it quickly...." Read more

"...Overall this was a cute, fun, any quick read! Emily Henry is always a great palate cleanser between fantasy books that piss me off. 😂🤣..." Read more

"...The ending was emotional and sweet. But the pacing and miscommunication drove me craaaazy...." Read more

176 customers mention "Plot"37 positive139 negative

Customers find the plot predictable, frustrating, and pointless. They also say it's not completely lighthearted and feels chaotic at times. Customers also mention that the book struggles to hold their attention at different parts.

"...Sometimes, it felt a little difficult to keep up with where we were or when. I enjoyed Poppy & Alexes' relationship and friendships...." Read more

"...It's not physically impossible, but very highly improbable. -..." Read more

"...This makes the plot structure fall flat and is a betrayal of readers, who were teased by the foreshadowings to think it would be a major plot pivot...." Read more

"I love this book. It hooks you in from the beginning - you know something went down between the main characters, but you get only bits and pieces..." Read more

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I gave this book a 10/10. It was the first Emily Henry book I read, as it’s her most popular. I’ve finished one other since then, that I gave a 9/10, and they’ve made me want to purchase all of her books - so I did. I recommend this book to anyone thinking about reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What are bff to lovers if not a little messy
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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In Emily Henry’s "People We Meet on Vacation," opposites collide in a decade-long saga of friendship, love, and second chances. Poppy and Alex, despite their wildly different personalities—she’s the adventurous New Yorker, he’s the reserved hometown guy—forge a deep bond through annual summer vacations.

The story unfolds through dual timelines, alternating between their carefree adventures and the aftermath of a falling out that fractures their friendship. Poppy, with her irrepressible wanderlust and infectious spontaneity, contrasts sharply with Alex’s quiet, bookish demeanor. Yet their banter and deep understanding of each other’s quirks make them inseparable—until a pivotal moment changes everything.

Henry deftly navigates the friends-to-lovers trope, infusing humor and heart into their journey. Poppy’s quest to revive their tradition becomes a voyage of self-discovery as she confronts her own stagnation and yearning for happiness with Alex. Her character is vibrant and relatable, driving the narrative with wit and charm.

Alex, seen through Poppy’s eyes, is portrayed as lovable yet mysterious—a man of routines and hidden depths. While the single point of view intensifies the story’s tension, glimpses into Alex’s perspective during critical moments could have enriched their evolving relationship.

The novel thrives on Henry’s sharp dialogue and evocative settings. The chemistry between Poppy and Alex crackles with energy, their witty exchanges and unspoken longing drawing me into their emotional rollercoaster.

While the conclusion offers closure and hope, I craved more insight into Alex’s thoughts, particularly in the airport scene near the end. Nonetheless, "People We Meet on Vacation" is a delightful romantic comedy that celebrates the power of friendship, the magic of summer adventures and loving someone "all the way."
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4.0 out of 5 stars The book was not for me
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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I'd belong to reading group where the women are over 50.
My book club usually chooses more age appropriate books. This book is good for probably people in their twenties to forties.
It's well written and it's funny. I just didn't relate to it. I don't recommend it for anyone who is above 50.
But I would recommend it for anybody below that age just because it's a fun read it's quick and I think it's a really good book to take to the beach
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Janie Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Laughing Out loud!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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This book is laugh out loud funny! It is so well written, the characters are great. It was so good, I bought 2 more of her books. I loved the book and author!
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Dayle
3.0 out of 5 stars Stuffed animal fluffy
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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3.5⭐️ I have mixed feelings on this book. I do feel like my rating may be biased, as this book has confirmed for me why contemporary romances are never my FIRST choice. But if done well, I can and do enjoy them. And one trope that I cannot STAND is the miscommunication trope, and folks do we have that here! 10 years of it to be exact. My thoughts are controversial. Although to be honest, a lot of the time reading this book I was bored (please save me from books that go back and forth between past and present), I still enjoyed it! It was sweet, it was fluffy, it had banter. I loved Poppy. I could relate to her on so many internal levels, and she was so fun! ADORED Alex too, but the amount of times I wanted to scream at him through the book! Like PLEASE get it together. Overall a happy love story, and Emily Henry definitely knows how to write a fun love story!
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Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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The pace is much different from Beach Read. Must faster, but without giving everything away before the end.
The friends to lovers trope is great and so well done. I love how Henry I able to write swoon worthy love stories but without being cliche or cringe, and really focus on how you can’t just be in a relationship without being in the right headspace also. She’s great!! Really love her work.
This one was also funnier, even though the personal struggles in Beach Read was better executed imo, but it better written and I feel like you can sense Henry is landing in her writing as literary fiction with romance plots.
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I liked that they needed time apart to figure out if and how they could be together, after their vacation. It really put the personal development and wellbeing first.

Only “dislike” would be the many vacations. It felt like one or two too many. It could be that I generally don’t like two storylines, but I found that I was bit ‘sad’ when the flashbacks came, because it wasn’t untill the end of those chapters that I felt they made any sense or gave anything to the plot. So a great force to push the story forward, and some very great chapters (Norway/Sweden vacation looking at you👀), but often it felt like something to get through..

Stilled loved the book tho<333
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Avi
5.0 out of 5 stars cute and nostalgic
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
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I did not expect to like this read as much as I did. It made me sad at times, laugh at times and also be introspective of aspects of my life as I can really relate to Poppy and Alex in different ways. Truly enjoyed it.
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J. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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The first few pages had me rolling my eyes because of course she writes for a magazine. However, it turned out to be really cute characters and I would definitely read more of her books.
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Tazzyjew
4.0 out of 5 stars Just friends
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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I enjoyed this book, was not my favorite. Sometimes, it felt a little difficult to keep up with where we were or when. I enjoyed Poppy & Alexes' relationship and friendships. My husband and I always said we were just friends...
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Belcx
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Brazil on January 11, 2024
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So good
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Danica Brooksbnk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read at an affordable price!
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2023
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This book is a fantastic read - made me cry because I'm scared that I'll never get to fall in love. Definetly worth the price.
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Andrea Ferreira
5.0 out of 5 stars Te engancha y no puedes dejar de leerlo.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2021
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Relajado y romántico pero con suficiente suspenso para querer seguir leyendo y saber que fue lo qué pasó y que pasará entre Alex y Poppy.
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Hadar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Italy on June 14, 2024
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Great book
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klaus
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Buch
Reviewed in Germany on June 8, 2024
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Ein Buch , mehr kann man nicht schreiben
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