What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMistakes We Never Made
Hannah Brown · Book · 2024
If you loved Mistakes We Never Made, start with People We Meet on Vacation (2026) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mistakes We Never Made across media.
If you loved the unresolved romantic tension in Mistakes We Never Made, you will crave these stories of lingering connections.
Films on the same thread
People We Meet on Vacation
Film · 2026
Explores: opposites attract, long-distance friendship, emotional intimacy.
Just as Emma and Finn navigate their long-standing history in Mistakes We Never Made, Poppy and Alex explore how shared nostalgia fuels their evolving, deep-seated romantic connection.
Finding Emily
Alicia MacDonald · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: Romantic Comedy.
The hilarious, chaotic energy of Mistakes We Never Made is mirrored here, where a simple mistake sets off a frenzied, unexpected connection between two ambitious, relatable students.
Reminders of Him
Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: Contemporary Romance.
Fans of the small-town dynamics in Mistakes We Never Made will appreciate how this story anchors a complex, second-chance romance within a tight-knit community facing emotional hurdles.
Emma.
Film · 2020
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: Romantic Comedy.
Like the meddling and missteps in Mistakes We Never Made, this classic tale showcases how well-meaning interventions in others' lives inevitably lead to personal, romantic, and self-discovery.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
If you enjoyed the forced proximity and evolving intimacy of Mistakes We Never Made, you will find that same progression in this story of tutored romance and healing.
Every Year After
Series · 2026
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: contemporary romance.
This series captures the same yearning for destiny found in Mistakes We Never Made, focusing on the weight of long-term history and the potential for rekindled love.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: Contemporary Romance.
The intense, competitive dynamic between the leads in Mistakes We Never Made is amplified here, where rivalry and secret flings create a magnetic, years-long journey of discovery.
Never Have I Ever
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2020
Explores: Indian-American Identity, First Generation American, Grief and Loss.
The messy, heartfelt coming-of-age journey in Mistakes We Never Made finds a parallel here, as a character navigates the complicated intersection of personal trauma and burgeoning romantic feelings.
Podcasts on the same thread
Insta Love
Podcast
Shares a thread with Mistakes We Never Made: second chance romance.
Those captivated by the professional and personal friction in Mistakes We Never Made will appreciate this story of rivals forced into proximity through the lens of influencer culture.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.
If you appreciated the vulnerable, real-world relationship exploration in Mistakes We Never Made, this podcast offers a deeper look at the raw, unfiltered side of modern, public partnerships.
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Common questions
Is Mistakes We Never Made a standalone novel?
Yes, Mistakes We Never Made is a standalone romantic comedy written by Hannah Brown. The story follows the relationship between Emma Townsend and Finn Hughes, focusing on their history as frenemies and the potential for a romantic connection without any requirement to read other books first.
Who is the author of Mistakes We Never Made?
Mistakes We Never Made was written by Hannah Brown. Brown is a New York Times bestselling author and a former star of The Bachelorette who transitioned into writing fiction with this romantic comedy about two characters navigating a long-term situationship.
When was Mistakes We Never Made published?
Mistakes We Never Made was published in 2024. The book tells the story of Emma Townsend and Finn Hughes, two characters who have a history of almost dating or hooking up throughout their lives before finding themselves on the verge of a major decision.
What is the premise of Mistakes We Never Made?
Mistakes We Never Made follows Emma Townsend and her frenemy Finn Hughes. The story explores their complicated history, including nearly dating in high school and almost hooking up after college, as they navigate their ongoing situationship and the possibility of taking a significant step together.