One Sentence Summary
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is a light-hearted, charming romance novel about two best friends who take a last-minute trip that turns into an unforgettable journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Book Genre
People We Meet on Vacation is a contemporary Romance novel.
Main Topic of The Book
People We Meet on Vacation is a story of two best friends, Poppy and Alex, who decide to take a spontaneous vacation to the beautiful beachside town of scenery to leave all of their worries behind. Here, they unexpectedly find satisfying occupational opportunities, make unexpected connections, and discover a newfound perspective on life and love.
Key Ideas
- Vacation Memories: Vacations often have the ability to offer life-changing experiences that are hard to forget and help to shape who we are.
- Connections: Life is full of unpredictable connections that we don’t always expect.
- Serendipity: Unexpected life changes often happen when we least expect it, whether it be finding a new job, an unexpected romantic connection, or simply learning to live life to the fullest.
- Love: True love is not found in the expectations of others or in society’s definition of it, but in our own journey and our relationships with the people we meet along the way.
Main Parts of The Book and Short Summary
- Part One: Poppy and Alex decide to take a last-minute road trip to the beachside town of Scenery. Along the way, they find themselves with a new job, a newfound perspective on life and a connection with the locals.
- Part Two: In Scenery, Poppy and Alex continue to pursue their newfound career paths and get closer as friends. They also become involved with the town’s eccentric characters and begin to feel a sense of belonging.
- Part Three: As their bond grows stronger and they discover more about themselves and each other, the duo must decide if they want to return to their old lives or take a chance on something completely different.
Key Takeaways
- Vacations can be a time for unexpected opportunities and change.
- Unexpected connections can lend a valuable perspective on life.
- True love is found in unexpected places and between unexpected people.
- Never be afraid to take a risk, and embrace a unique perspective.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Emily Henry is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is the author of five novels including A Million Junes and The Love that Split the World. She has a BA in Advertising & Marketing Communications from DePaul University and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and children.
Target Audience
People We Meet on Vacation is written for a general audience, but primarily targets young adults and women who are looking for an exciting, light-hearted read with a touch of romance.
Publisher and First Publication Date
People We Meet on Vacation was first published in 2021 by Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House.