Romantic Comedy
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Romantic comedy books are bound to lift your spirits and keep you entertained. “Romantic comedies need to get right in there straight away and touch your heart—you need to feel the humour, the fun, the pain” Celia Anderson talking about the best romantic comedy: the 2021 Romantic Novelists' Association shortlist.
Here is our collection of romantic comedies, recommended by people who read a lot of them:
Emily Henry’s Books, In Order
The novelist Emily Henry has developed a massive fanbase for her fun-but-not-too-frothy contemporary romance books, which bubble over with sexual chemistry and witty repartee. She publishes so regularly it can be difficult to keep track of which of her novels you’ve already read—and what you still have left to discover. To help, we put together a list of all Henry’s novels, in order of publication.
Marian Keyes’ Books, In Order
A new TV adaptation of Marian Keyes’ beloved book series about the Walsh family has brought a fresh flush of readers to the Irish author’s warm and funny domestic novels. We put together a list of Keyes’ full back catalogue to assist those searching for a new-to-them book to sink into the sofa with.
The Best Romantic Comedy Books: The 2021 Romantic Novelists’ Association Shortlist, recommended by Celia Anderson
There’s nothing more comforting than a good rom com: they promise warmth, cosiness and a glimpse of another lifestyle, whether that be stringing up fairy lights in a traditional department store or setting up home on a remote island. Here, Celia Anderson of the Romantic Novelists’ Association talks us through their 2021 shortlist of the best romantic comedy books.
