What are the best romance books? With Emily Henry

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<p>Is Heathcliff digging up Cathy the ultimate romantic gesture? Why do the best romances need a little heartbreak? Why are younger readers so unapologetic about the books they adore? And has Hollywood fallen behind when it comes to romance?</p><br><p>This week on <em>Ask Penguin</em>, Rhianna is joined by bestselling author and BookTok favourite <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/144452/emily-henry?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily Henry</a> to talk about <em><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455133/great-big-beautiful-life-by-henry-emily/9780241739860?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Big Beautiful Life</a></em>, her new novel about two rival writers competing to tell the story of a mysterious heiress.</p><br><p>Together they explore the ingredients of a great love story, why humour belongs alongside heartbreak, and what Emily really means when she promises her readers a happily ever after.</p><br><p>Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/the-penguin-podcast-series-2-episode-2-love-and-romance?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Season 2, Episode 2: Love and Romance</a></p><br><p>And you can download the audiobook here: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455133/great-big-beautiful-life-by-henry-emily/9781405971133?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Big Beautiful Life Audiobook</a></p><br><p>Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.</p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&amp;utm_source=acast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.penguin.co.uk/podcast</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>