Funny StoryFunny Story
What it's about
Daphne, a children's librarian, moved to her fiancé Peter's lakeside hometown in Michigan to start their life together. Then Peter realized he was in love with his childhood best friend, Petra. Now Daphne is stuck in Waning Bay with no friends, a job she loves and only one option for a place to live: with Miles, Petra's ex, a charming mess who's her opposite in every way. They come up with a plan: post photos that make it look like they're dating.
Why it's worth reading
It won the Goodreads Choice Award for romance and was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Emily Henry is one of the most popular romance writers working, and this is one of her funniest.
You'll love it if you liked
Just for the Summer
One Golden Summer
The DealGood to know
It has a few explicit scenes. It deals with family estrangement as well as romance.
By the numbers
- Readers68 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller77 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz22 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #33 of the 233 romances we rank
- #51 of the 309 literary novels we rank
- #82 of the 481 new books we rank
- #457 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Uplifting, Funny
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Quick answers
Is Funny Story worth reading?
Yes. It won the Goodreads Choice Award for romance and was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #457 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 79.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Funny Story about?
Daphne, a children's librarian, moved to her fiancé Peter's lakeside hometown in Michigan to start their life together. Then Peter realized he was in love with his childhood best friend, Petra. Now Daphne is stuck in Waning Bay with no friends, a job she loves and only one option for a place to live: with Miles, Petra's ex, a charming mess who's her opposite in every way. They come up with a plan: post photos that make it look like they're dating.
How long does it take to read Funny Story?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What awards has Funny Story won?
Goodreads Choice (romance) winner (2024).
What should I read after Funny Story?
If you liked it, try Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune or The Deal by Elle Kennedy.