Author:Emily Henry,Julia Whelan
Brought to you by Penguin.
TWO FRIENDS
TEN SUMMER TRIPS
THEIR LAST CHANCE TO FALL IN LOVE
12 SUMMERS AGO: Poppy and Alex meet. They hate each other, and are pretty confident they'll never speak again.
11 SUMMERS AGO: They're forced to share a ride home from college and by the end of it a friendship is formed. And a pact: every year, one vacation together.
10 SUMMERS AGO: Alex discovers his fear of flying on the way to Vancouver.
Poppy holds his hand the whole way.
7 SUMMERS AGO: They get far too drunk and narrowly avoid getting matching tattoos in New Orleans.
2 SUMMERS AGO: It all goes wrong.
THIS SUMMER: Poppy asks Alex to join her on one last trip. A trip that will determine the rest of their lives.
You and Me on Vacation is a love story for fans of When Harry Met Sally and One Day. Get ready to travel the world, snort with laughter and - most of all - lose your heart to Poppy and Alex.
'A gorgeous romance' BETH O'LEARY
'The perfect getaway' JODI PICOULT
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT EMILY HENRY
'Thehottest book of the summer - the pages simply sizzle!' JOSIE SILVER
'Full of banter, heat, and sexual tension. A gorgeous page-turner of a novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS
'Full of sexual tension and tantalizing possibility. I fell head over heels for Alex and Poppy, and loved travelling all over the world with them both' BETH O'LEARY
'Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever' JODI PICOULT
'A compulsively readable book full of sparkling wit, dazzling prose and a romance that grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go. Absolutely my favourite read of the year, and probably one of my favourite books of all time' ABBY JIMENEZ
'Funny, and seriously sizzling' BEST
'Original, sparkling bright and layered with feeling. If whipcrack banter and foggy sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' SALLY THORNE
'What an absolute flipping triumph of a novel!!! I LOVED it ' EMMA COOPER
© Emily Henry 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . the perfect getaway: a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever
—— Jodi PicoultA gorgeous romance, full of sexual tension and tantalizing possibility. I fell head over heels for Alex and Poppy, and loved travelling all over the world with them both
—— Beth O'LearyThe hottest book of the summer - the pages simply sizzle!
—— Josie SilverThe ideal getaway for those who wish to travel without leaving the house!
—— Lindsey KelkA funny, quirky and addictive read - if you loved When Harry Met Sally, you're going to fall for these two. We did!
—— Woman and HomeA gorgeous page-turner of a novel that provided the perfect escapist romp
—— Laura Jane WilliamsFunny, and seriously sizzling
—— BestClever and funny, this is a tender love story
—— Woman & HomeThis sizzling love story had us on the edge of our deckchairs!
—— Take a BreakExuberant wit, hilarious badinage and enough sexual tension to cause the vicar to unbutton her dog collar
—— Yorkshire TimesThe ideal addition to any suitcase
—— BUZZ MagazieThe epitome of a summer novel... perfect for these long, (mostly) sunny days
—— CultureflyFull of vacation magic underpinned with the importance of home
—— My WeeklyEmily Henry's writing is succulent and addictive, making this a novel that is sweetly charming from start to finish, filled with yearning and tension. Above all though Henry allows space for authenticity, the characters have very real struggles and challenges to undergo - Poppy is at a roadblock in her career. It is this that makes the novel so engaging, as it feels immensely real and immediate. This is the perfect summer read and we can't recommend it enough
—— Off The RecordThis author writes such fabulous romcoms
—— Prima MagazineChick lit with an edge
—— GuardianI LOVE her books. She always delivers a fabaliss read
—— Marian KeyesA romcom with attitude
—— Mail on SundayMagical touches blend with precise realism in this bittersweet tale of a mermaid trying to put the sea behind her... What makes the novel sing is how Roffey fleshes out these mythical goings-on with pin-sharp detail from the real world, as Aycayia, hidden away in David's bedroom, navigates the perils (and pleasures) of life on land
—— ObserverThe Mermaid of the Black Conch arrives bearing tragedy and beauty. Monique Roffey has created a new myth for an age of ruined oceans. She continues to be one of our most exciting new Caribbean voices
—— A.L. KennedyArresting... where can Aycayia [the mermaid] be most free, asks this truly original novel, deftly weaving myth, feminism, humour and social realism
—— Daily MailWith easy prose and the tantalising story of a mermaid loved and feared in equal measure, [Roffey] draws the reader in... A book for our time
—— Ingrid PersaudMonique Roffey is a writer of verve, vibrancy and compassion, and her work is always a joy to read
—— Sarah HallMonique Roffey has a sharp, original way of looking at the world... an arrestingly poetic story
—— The Times[Monique Roffey] is the most adventurous of writers and The Mermaid of Black Conch does not disappoint... this is a strange, haunting, original and memorable novel about Aycayia, a mermaid from deep history who is entrapped and taken out of the sea... This is a novel packed with layers of meaning around womanhood, alienation, masculinity, toxic attitudes towards women, and inter-female rivalry, as well as love, compassion and the search for home
—— Bernardine EvaristoMonique Roffey is a unique talent and most daring and versatile of writers. I never know what to expect and I'm never disappointed
—— Bernardine EvaristoThe Mermaid of Black Conch is wonderfully written, with both soul and intense drama - it glistens almost, like the mermaid! I love its all-round charisma and also its great compassion for both humanity and the natural world
—— Diana EvansAn extraordinary, beautifully written, captivating, visceral book - full of mythic energy and unforgettable characters, including some tremendously transgressive women... It is utterly original - unlike anything we've ever read - and feels like a classic in the making from a writer at the height of her powers. It's a book that will take you to the furthest reaches of your imagination - we found it completely compelling
—— Costa Judges, 2020A fiercely modern mermaid story... Roffey subverts the fairtyale... The narrative is interspersed with poetry, journal entries, recollections and passages that give insight into various characters' perspectives; this entertaining novel, like Aycayia [the mermaid], is itself a shape-shifting curiosity.
—— The TimesI would definitely recommend The Mermaid of Black Conch...a bittersweet love story between a beautiful young woman cursed to live as a mermaid and a fisherman... a joy to read, brimming with memorable characters and vivid descriptions... a hugely entertaining and thought-provoking novel
—— Rebecca Jones , BBC NewsRoffey doesn't limit herself to simple romance, but delves into themes of corruption, prejudice, ecology and more
—— Rihannon Thomas , Radio TimesMagical
—— Maggie O'Farrell , Sunday TimesThe novel is a unique Caribbean fable that takes the familiar story of a mermaid abruptly thrust onshore and brings it to a new place. It reads like the work of a novelist in command of her material and focused on using a mythic 'then' to speak to now
—— Malachi McIntosh, Fiction Chair, OCM Bocas Prize 2021A lyrical love story about a mermaid and a fisherman, but equally, transformation and ancient ways. It's exquisite
—— Sophie Dahl[A] beautiful book... Roffey's writing is lyrical and filled with magic, but there is plenty of bittersweet realism to ground it
—— Sophie Dahl , Daily MailA very beautiful, haunting book
—— Stage