Books Like People We Meet on Vacation

David Nicholls

Like Poppy and Alex, Emma and Dexter circle each other over many years, meeting on set dates. Its wistful, funny look at a long friendship and missed timing will appeal to anyone who loved the shared history in Henry's novel.

Rainbow Rowell

Two friends at a newspaper trade emails, and their closeness grows in the messages between them. Its funny, tender voice and focus on a bond built through conversation will suit readers who enjoyed the friendship at the centre of Henry's story.

Christina Lauren

A bride's sister and the groom's brother are stuck together on a Hawaiian honeymoon they never wanted. The sunny setting, bickering leads and steady warmth closely match the holiday romance mood of People We Meet on Vacation.

Sally Thorne

Two rival colleagues trade sharp remarks in an office where every exchange hides attraction. Its snappy dialogue and slow-building tension will appeal to readers who loved the playful friction between Poppy and Alex.

Ali Hazelwood

A fake relationship pushes a PhD student and a rival professor into close, teasing company. Its witty voice and fun, low-stakes pretence capture the same light, romantic energy that drives Henry's novel.

Talia Hibbert

A cautious, list-making woman learns to loosen up with a neighbour who challenges her. Its sharp humour and playful sparring match the confident, funny voice that makes People We Meet on Vacation such a pleasure.

Helen Hoang

A statistics-loving woman hires a companion to help her learn about relationships. Its warm, witty romance and clear, honest emotional growth will suit readers who appreciated the vulnerable heart beneath Henry's bright surface.

Casey McQuiston

A president's son and a British prince start out as public rivals and slowly become something more. Its playful banter and heartfelt, lighthearted tone will appeal to fans of the warm, funny romance in People We Meet on Vacation.

Jane Austen

Anne Elliot meets a man she once loved and gave up, years after the choice that shaped her life. Its quiet regret and hopeful second chance echo the emotional core of Poppy and Alex's history in People We Meet on Vacation.

Nicholas Sparks

A long love story told across decades looks back on a summer that changed two lives. Its nostalgic tone and focus on a relationship shaped by time will appeal to readers who were moved by Henry's reflective, bittersweet moments.

Jojo Moyes

A young woman takes a job caring for a man whose outlook has changed everything for him. Its emotionally charged romance and deep attention to what people hide from each other will suit readers who loved the honest feelings at the heart of Henry's novel.