Romance
Great Big Beautiful Life
Two writers are asked to tell the story of an elderly woman with a famous name, but only one of them will get the book. They spend time together while working to win her trust.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2025
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 418
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like warm, witty contemporary romance with a bittersweet streak.
Skip this if you want a very fast romance or a book with spice, as this one focuses on character and emotion.
The feel
Content warnings
None noted yet.
Also reported by Hardcover readers:
Quick answers about Great Big Beautiful Life
- What is Great Big Beautiful Life about?
- Two writers are asked to tell the story of an elderly woman with a famous name, but only one of them will get the book. They spend time together while working to win her trust.
- Who should read Great Big Beautiful Life?
- Read it if you like warm, witty contemporary romance with a bittersweet streak. Skip it if you want a very fast romance or a book with spice, as this one focuses on character and emotion.
- How long and how fast is Great Big Beautiful Life?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 418 pages, first published in 2025.
- Does Great Big Beautiful Life have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Great Big Beautiful Life for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Great Big Beautiful Life; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Great Big Beautiful Life?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Book Lovers, Beach Read, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Your shelf
Saved in this browser only. Open my shelf
Where to get it
| Store | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow free | ||
| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
| Amazon | Check price | Buy new from Amazon |
| Ebook | ||
| Kobo | Check price | Buy ebook from Kobo |
| Google Play Books | Check price | Buy ebook from Google Play Books |
| Audiobook | ||
| Audible | Check price | Buy audiobook from Audible |
Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.
Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works
Share this pick
Because you might love it
If you loved Great Big Beautiful Life
-
Book Lovers Another Emily Henry story where two ambitious people in publishing circle each other.
-
Beach Read Also about two writers at odds who are forced to share a project and slowly open up.
-
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A glamorous older woman tells her life story to a younger writer in a more dramatic, sweeping novel.
Romance
