Funny Story (novel) explained

Funny Story
Genre:Fiction, Romance
Isbn:978-0-593-44128-2
Pub Date:April 23, 2024
Publisher:Berkley Books
Language:English
Country:United States
Author:Emily Henry
Caption:First edition

Funny Story is a 2024 novel by American author Emily Henry. The romance novel follows librarian Daphne and Miles, whose exes are dating each other.[1] Magazine Paste says it "has lots of heart but too little mischief".[2]

Funny Story debuted at number one on The New York Times fiction best-seller list and USA Today best-selling booklist, and, as of July 2024, has sold over 800,000 copies in North America.[3]

Film adaptation

In July 2024, it was reported that Henry would be adapting Funny Story into a script for a feature film, produced by Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company. Henry and Lyrical's Jon Rosenberg were also named as executive producers.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Book Review: Emily Henry is still the modern-day rom-com queen with 'Funny Story'. April 22, 2024. AP News.
  2. Web site: Funny Story Review: Charming But Flawed.
  3. Web site: Emily Henry to Adapt Her Rom-Com Bestseller ‘Funny Story’ Into Feature Film From Lyrical Media, Ryder Picture Company (EXCLUSIVE). Jennifer. Maas. July 9, 2024.
  4. Web site: Emily Henry is bringing 'Funny Story' to the big screen: A guide to all the author's books becoming films, TV shows. August 2, 2024. Yahoo Entertainment.