Book Buzz: People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
What I really enjoy about writing love stories is the little moments that feel just as important as the big love declarations. I think it’s the acts of service, the little thoughtful things that each character will do for the other. In each of my books, there’s a moment that I can narrow down to, of consideration and thoughtfulness in a physical, tangible way. The way that Bo [Out on a Limb] goes about splitting their expenses. It’s not a grand declaration of love, but it’s respect, and it’s an understanding and communication, and it’s showing somebody who is really capable of having awkward conversations when wanting to take care of somebody. And wanting to look after someone with respect in mind. Or like Caleb in Out of the Woods, when Sarah is upset because they’re going camping and they don’t have any electricity. She doesn’t bring her Kindle, but he brings it, and he buys her a solar charger. It’s this little way of like letting someone know that they’re seen and their past influences matter
― Hannah Bonham-Young, Interview, Didees Magazine
What booksellers are saying about People Watching
- I have fallen in love with Hannah’s storytelling! I literally could not put it down and stayed up all night reading it. It’s sweet, emotional, steamy, and wholesome all at the same time. Also, a hot man that is an artist with a mustache and tattoos…yes please??
― Juliana Reyes, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina | BUY
- A sweet and sexy romance from Hannah Bonam-Young! I thoroughly enjoyed the romance between Prue and Milo; I’m a sucker for a sex lessons deal. The way that Bonam-Young handled Prue’s mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care was very well done. I know this will be an easy handsell in store this fall.
― Claire McWhorter, River & Hill Books in Rome, Georgia | BUY
- With every new book Hannah Bonam-Young releases, she hits new highs. It’s no question People Watching is one of my most anticipated 2025 releases and it delivers in a huge way. With found family, beautiful prose, and emotions for days- People Watching is sure to be one of your favorite reads too!
― Preet Singh, Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur, Georgia | BUY
About Hannah Bonham-Young
Hannah Bonham-Young is the author of Next of Kin, Next to You, and Out on a Limb. Hannah writes romances featuring a cast of diverse, disabled, marginalized, and LGBTQIA+ folks wherein swoon-worthy storylines blend with the beautiful, messy, and challenging realities of life. When not reading or writing romance, you can find her having living room dance parties with her kids or planning any occasion that warrants a cheeseboard. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she lives with her childhood friend turned husband, Ben, two kids, and a bulldog near Niagara Falls on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples.
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