Why read Funny Story?

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Named a Most Anticipated book of 2024 by TIME ∙ The New York Times ∙ Goodreads ∙ Entertainment Weekly ∙ Today ∙ Paste ∙ SheReads ∙ BookPage ∙ Woman's World ∙ The Nerd Daily and more!

A shimmering, joyful new novel about a…

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3 authors picked Funny Story as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Crysta K. Coburn

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Every Emily Henry book I read continues to be wonderful. But I currently work in a library in Michigan, so this one got me with the library AND Michigan love on top of the funny writing and sweet characters.

From Crysta's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Adele Buck

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Emily Henry writes characters that just feel so real to me and she has the ability to make you laugh and cry almost at the same time. Bonus - if you like audiobooks, it's a great one with the marvelous narrator Julia Whelan.

From Adele's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Terry Newman

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Okay, this book has a plot that you may find a bit difficult to believe, but that’s what I love about it. Daphne moved to her fiancé’s small hometown, where she knew no one to start a new life with him. Except, he dumps her for his childhood friend, Petra, who dumped her fiancé, Miles. And Daphne and Miles become roommates.

Emily Henry makes it work. I love how she defined the characters, especially Miles, who’s brooding and listens to sad music. But there’s another side of the man; he’s outgoing and knows everyone in town.

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From Terry's list on fake-relationship themed books.