emily giffin

First Comes Love by Emily Giffin

In this dazzling new novel, Emily Giffin, the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Something Borrowed, Where We Belong, andThe One & Only introduces a pair of sisters who find themselves at a crossroads. Growing up, Josie and Meredith Garland shared a loving, if sometimes contentious relationship. Josie was impulsive, spirited, and outgoing; Meredith hardworking,Continue reading “First Comes Love by Emily Giffin”

Top Ten Tuesday: 11/24

Top Ten Books I’m Thankful For Jessie’s Girls: Muscle Building Edition by Jessie Hilgenberg | This is an e-book, but it still counts. I discovered Jessie Hilgenberg on Instagram and saw the amazing progress her “followers” were experiencing on her programs. I bit the bullet and bought it, and I haven’t looked back. It has completely changed theContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: 11/24”

Thirty Day Book Challenge: Day 18

Day Eighteen: A book that disappointed you I started the Breathe series (twosome?) by Sarah Crossan back in April and devoured the first book, so I immediately started the second, Resist, thinking it would be just as good. I was so wrong. The second book seemed rushed and all over the place, like Crossan wasContinue reading “Thirty Day Book Challenge: Day 18”

Thirty Day Book Challenge: Day 5

Day Five: A book that makes you happy Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. This book is not the first book my best friend and I bonded over, but it’s definitely one that stood out. Each of us is very similar to one of the main characters – Samantha is like Kate and I’m like Tully.Continue reading “Thirty Day Book Challenge: Day 5”

Top Ten Tuesday: 10/7

Ten Books for Readers Who Like Character Driven Novels 1. Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter series is basically my spirit animal. She’s so unashamedly herself, quirks and all and I absolutely admire that. She’s brave, beautiful, and so smart. 2. Firefly Lane’s Tully Hart is another of my spirit animals. She’s afraid of absolutelyContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: 10/7”

The One & Only by Emily Giffin

I was eager to begin reading The One & Only—partly because I love Emily Giffin and partly because I had just finished All Fall Down and was in the mood for a fun summer read. I didn’t read what the book was about before downloading it to my Nook and diving in. I’m glad IContinue reading “The One & Only by Emily Giffin”