I began this Throwback Thursday meme as a way to share some of my old favorites as well as sharing books that I’m FINALLY getting around to reading that were published over a year ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on my TBR list while I continue to pile more titles on top of them:)! I like that these older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere.
If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, you’re welcome to use my pic as well. If you’d like to link back to me that’d be great as I really try my best to include everyone who’s participating week by week at the bottom of my post so all my readers can enjoy all the awesome Throwback picks!
My PICK this week is:
Published June 2004 by St. Martin’s Press
My Rating: 5/5 Stars
Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and working in Manhattan.
Rachel has always been the consummate good girl—until her thirtieth birthday, when her best friend, Darcy, throws her a party. That night, after too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy’s fiancé. Although she wakes up determined to put the one-night fling behind her, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from. As the September wedding date nears, Rachel knows she has to make a choice. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren’t always neat, and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness.
Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend.
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I’m shocked to realize I haven’t featured one of my all time favorite summer reading authors, Emily Giffin, and one of my very favorite books by her!! Seriously, I remember picking this up on a whim and thinking I’m going to HATE that Rachel girl, I mean how can the author have a main character betray her very best friend in this way and think we readers will like her and/or the storyline?? Then I started reading…and reading…and reading and I couldn’t put this book down. And not only did I not hate Rachel…I liked her…alot! In fact, I rooted for her to get what she wanted. Crazy considering my pre-judgements of the book before I picked it up. There’s just something so utterly readable about Emily Giffin’s writing and the moral predicaments she put these characters in that makes you really want to keep reading to find out how it all turns out. There’s even interesting secondary characters in this story! This book holds the title of being one of the only books I’ve actually re-read twice AND I watch the movie every summer, so needless to say I remember the story pretty well and it’s just the perfect book to read with your favorite summer cocktail…and really, what more could a reader ask for?:) If you’re in the mood for a fun read with substance I highly recommend giving this one a try.
HAPPY READING!
Everyone, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that SO many people are jumping on TBT every week! It’s so fun to read everyone’s picks and share all of these old favorites….your TBR may very well explode each week (mine sure does) but as we readers always say…what’s one more book…or 10!! Enjoy!
More Throwback Thursday Picks Around the Blogosphere…
Jill at Jill’s Book Cafe
Deanna at DeesRadReads and Reviews
Amanda at Literary Weaponry
Cathy at Between the Lines
Julie at Novel Thrills and Chills
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Cathy at What Cathy Read Next
Noriko at Book Fiend
Amy at NovelGossip
Holly at Dressed to Read
Sam at Clues and Reviews
Claire at I’m a Coffeeholic Bookworm
Lynne at Fictionophile
Nicki atThe Secret Library Site
I love it when a book surprises me! It’s the best feeling!
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I totally agree…it’s so fun!
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Adding this to my list!! Nice choice, Renee ❤
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Thanks Deanna! It’s such a fun, fast read, I hope you love it:)
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Awww, great review, Renee! I am so happy that we both chose the same book for the week… such a bliss ♥
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I remember reading this two years ago, back to back with Something Blue – I really didn’t like Darcy in the book but loved Rachel for what’s happened to her. Love this throwback!
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Thanks Claire! I also loved Something Blue as well…and Darcy grew on me:)
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I loved this book (both books)! Two of my all time favorites!
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Totally agree Brandie…I gave Something Blue 5 stars as well. I want her to write something like this again!!
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I loved this book! It’s one of the few I’ve read more than once.
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I loved the movie to…this, It’s Complicated, and What’s Your Number are my go to summer movies…I’ve watched them all again already this summer. They go great with wine:)
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Oh both are perfect summer movies!
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I’m impressed that you read books more than once. I almost never want to read a book again, even if I loved it. I think i just feel like I already know the story so why bother. I’m the same way with movies.
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There’s only a couple books so far I’ve re-read and they are ones that just made me feel good or laugh…this one and This is where I leave You (I’ve read this one 3 times!) Same with movies, I just watched It’s Complicated for probably the 8th time, it makes me smile every time:)
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Great that so many people are joining in with your meme! Here’s my link at last https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/throwback-thursday-safe-house-by-chris-ewan/
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This meme sounds really fun! I’ll try to join in soon. Meanwhile, what a good review@
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Thanks so much and that would be great! Look forward to your TBT pick when you do:)
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I can’t wait to be back to my blog and your meme sometime next month!! It’s my favorite part of Thursday! 😊 I love, love this book. This book started my love of Emily Giffin, oh, and Something Blue too! Such a great pick for the week!
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Thanks for saying that Stephanie and I can’t wait for you to come back to the blogosphere and TBT! You’re missed that’s for sure. I hope all is well for you. Yes, I loved Something Blue as well and I’m still holding out hope she’ll write something just as good as these in the future
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You’re welcome! I’m so happy for you that your meme is just growing!! Thank you so much; I appreciate that 😊❤!! I had the blog blues today and needed to come say hello and check in in the blogs!!😊 I’m relaxing and spending lots of time with my daughter on our girls vacation for the next 5 days so doing well ❤❤ Yes, her books have been hit or miss unfortunately. Rather like Sophia Kinsella. I hope they both rediscover their magic soon since they write so beautifully!
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[…] Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk. […]
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[…] Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk. […]
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[…] Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk. […]
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