I think about gothic and horror novels where setting informs the kind of story that should take place there, and it’s the same with romance it’s ‘what will this place bring out in a certain person’ with a contrast between this beautiful, relaxing place and a darker history from the main characters. I only know of a couple of writers which feel the same way, but a lot of the time I have a setting in mind before character or plot. I tend to be inspired by place more than anything, it’s usually the first thing I’m excited about. Tell me a bit about your writing process.

It’s fresh and well-paced, and its characters are beguilingly complex. I spoke with the author to find out more about writing contemporary romance, writer’s block and her next novel.īeach Read explores themes of love and family. A New York Times Bestseller, also listed in the Indie Next List for June 2020 and chosen as one of Oprah Mag’s 38 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020, Emily Henry’s novel is clever and witty, her setting charming, with characters that are complicated, believable and genuinely funny.īeach Read is more than just a romance story Emily’s multi-layered plot comments on the placement and purpose of women’s fiction. Escapist fiction is becoming increasingly popular while real-life romance and travel is strained.

A perfect balance of drama, humour and romance, Beach Read is a heartfelt look at learning to relax into love again.īeach Read comes at a perfect time.

Moving into her father’s recently discovered beach house, the narrative follows a blossoming relationship between January and her neighbour and fellow writer, Augustus Everett, as they evolve from writing partners, to friends, to lovers. January Andrews has lost her faith in happy endings after suddenly losing her father and uncovering ugly truths about her parents’ marriage at his funeral. Emily Henry on Beach Read and writing romance

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