A Visit from Emily Giffin

Posted by Andree Lachapelle Jul 17, 2006

I am the editor of a bridal magazine and as a result, I am generally interested in all things wedding ... it makes sense, therefore, that I should be intrigued by Emily Giffin's popular novels: "Something Borrowed," and "Something Blue."

In "Something Borrowed," Giffin's first novel, attorney Rachel White has a one-night stand with her friend Darcy's fiancé; as the wedding day approaches, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has fallen in love with her best friend's husband-to-be.

Giffin's follow-up novel, "Something Blue," gives us Darcy Rhone's side of the story: the heartfelt lament of a shallow glamour girl who had it all and felt secure in the knowledge that she would always have it all ... until it was stolen right under her perfect little nose!

The writing is light and conversational; Giffin pokes gentle fun at her contemporaries without indulging in the flesh-tearing wit displayed by other Chick Lit authors. This is not a Prada-wearing she-devil -- this is someone who could become your best friend. Simply put: Giffin seems like a very nice girl indeed ... give or take a few stolen fiancés!

Writer Emily Giffin will be at Indigo Books this Wednesday to discuss her new book, "Baby Proof." It goes without saying that I will be there too.

Emily Giffin reads from "Baby Proof"

Wednesday July 19, 2006, 7 p.m.

Indigo Books

2300 Yonge Street (at Yonge and Eglinton.)

Toronto, Ontario

For Emily Giffin's complete tour calendar, visit www.emilygiffin.com.