Beach Read

Emily Henry

2020

"Beach Read" by Emily Henry follows the story of two writers, January Andrews and Augustus "Gus" Everett, who come from different literary worlds. January writes romantic comedies, while Gus is known for his serious literary fiction. Both are experiencing writer's block and personal struggles. They find themselves living in neighboring beach houses for the summer and strike a bargain to swap genres: January will attempt to write literary fiction, and Gus will try his hand at romance. As they delve into each other's worlds, they uncover secrets and form a connection that challenges their initial perceptions, leading to unexpected love and inspiration.