Funny Story

Summary: A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily HenryDaphne always loved the way her fiancé, Peter, told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend, Petra.Which is how Daphne begins her new story: stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak.Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heartbreak love ballads—Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned-up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex…right?Story Locale:Michigan #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Emily's books have become staples on the New York Times bestseller lists; to date, her four previous books have spent a combined 244 weeks on both lists, and counting!RELATABLE, DEEPLY FUNNY, AND CATHARTIC: In each of her books, Emily tackles themes that resonate deeply with her readers—in this case, she takes a pointed look at making new friends as an adult and the familial relationships that shape us (and that are worth saving)ELEVATED ROMANTIC FICTION: Emily writes smart, joyful, wise fiction with a fresh, effervescent voice and gorgeous style that positions her for a long fiction career aheadBOOKSELLER AND NATIONAL MEDIA DARLING: Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, and Beach Read have spent a combined 212 weeks and counting on the Indie paperback list, and Emily has quickly become a go-to source for national media (New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, etc.) for romance and women’s fictionMORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: We have more books in contract—we are in the Emily Henry business!Quotes:“This book pulls out all of Henry’s signature stops: sparkling banter, thoughtfully rendered family trauma and a charming community of side characters.”—The New York Times“Emily Henry has made a name for herself as among the hottest romance writers in the game right now.”—People“Funny Story is Henry’s latest romance—and her steamiest one so far. It’s a mixture of will-they-won’t-they in a way that makes you really want them to. . . . Daphne and Miles are characters you can empathize with and root for.”—Associated Press“A rising-star writer of literary romance, Emily Henry has garnered a devout readership by consistently delivering dreamy modern love stories. Building on a run of best-sellers—from Beach Read (2020) to Happy Place (2023)—in which Henry found innovative ways to subvert tropes of the genre, Funny Story puts the author’s signature spin on the idea that opposites attract.”—TIME“Henry doesn't disappoint. . . . Just like in her other novels, the author's characters are deep, realistic and relatable . . . Henry is so particularly talented at creating romance that eschews tropes and clichés but still satisfies our innate desire for predictability and happy endings in this genre. . . . Funny Story might hit the mark best of all of Henry's books so far.”—USA Today“When romance novelist Emily Henry releases a new book, it’s nothing short of a literary event. . . . [T]his sumptuous novel is Henry at her very best.”—Bustle"Dazzlingly electric."—Buzzfeed"The queen of romance is back with Funny Story."—The Skimm“Bestseller Henry takes on fake-dating in this equally poignant and charming tale of love after loss . . . This is a heartwarming take on summer love.”—Publishers Weekly“Reliable bestseller Henry has written another surefire hit that manages to be dramatic, sexy, and fun . . . As always, Henry’s biggest strength is the sharp, often hilarious dialogue that makes the story a joy to read. Henry fans, rejoice: This is her best yet.”—Kirkus (starred review)"With her latest impeccably written rom-com, literary supernova Henry continues to gracefully dispense wit, whimsy, and wisdom in equal amounts. Fans of opposites-attract love stories will revel in the buoyant banter and swoonworthy romantic moments."—Booklist (starred review)“This opposites-attract meets fake-dating plot has vividly drawn characters, emotionally charged storylines, and a beautiful small-town Michigan setting that will captivate devoted followers of Henry’s work and convert new readers into ardent fans.”—Library Journal (starred review)“With her signature laugh-out-loud banter and flawed but lovable characters, Henry has created another novel that’s everything her readers have come to expect, without falling into predictable patterns. Funny Story is Emily Henry at her best.”—BookPage“[Emily Henry's] latest novel is another sparkling love story.”—Women's World“Henry’s prose made me laugh, cry and feel seen in ways I was not expecting...it’s her best book yet.”—FIRST for WomenAuthor Bio: Emily Henry is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life, Funny Story, Happy Place, Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, and Beach Read. She studied creative writing at Hope College, and now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. Find her on Instagram @emilyhenrywrites.Author Residence: Cincinnati, OHAuthor Hometown: Cincinnati, OH