Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Emily Giffin started writing the Something Borrowed series in 2001. That was almost 10 years ago... so how is her series still flourishing with popularity? So far there are 5 books in the series, but she is still continuing to write.

This past weekend when I was flying home from New York, I decided to purchase the first book of the series. I had heard of these books before, seen some of my friends read them, but never invested the time to see what they were all about. I have always been a fan of the young adult "fluff" books that are interesting but have no real substance. Approaching my 20th birthday, I decided it was time to advance past the high school and college drama, and start reading about people with real lives. Skimming the back cover, I knew that I would fall in love with the series. I have yet to actually start the first book, but I can't wait to make time to start reading. Although for some of you these books may be old news and you are already anxiously awaiting the release of the next book, I need to catch up first. I had forgot how much I adore book stores, just browsing around and feeling a book in your hand. I love everything about the Ipad, but bookstores can never ben replaced. Although I technically cannot praise these books quite yet, I am telling you to get on this ban wagon before it's too late! I love reading a book that is a part of a series, I feel there is always something more interesting to look forward to. However, the series is building and some people feel it takes too much work to catch up. Learn more about the books here on Emily Giffin's Website. In the first novel the story surrounds 2 best friends, Rachel & Darcy. Darcy has always been the flashy, attention grabbing friend that gets everything she wants in life, until ... Rachel turns 30 and ends up in sleeping with Darcy's soon to be husband ... Rachel struggles with what to do, but I am going to read to find out what happens!

The next part to this blog post may take a turn for the worse depending on what kind of person you are. I for one absolutely hate when I get in to a book series and they turn it in to a film or TV show. I mean really, are there really not enough ideas for movies that almost every top seller book these days gets produced in to a movie. Unfortunately I couldn't resist watching the trailer before I started the book so I hope that while I am reading I can still create my own characters and not be thinking of Kate Hudson... whether or not I think she's fabulous. I have a feeling I am going to want to see this movie, and probably like it... I just hope it doesn't take away from reading the series! Want to check out the trailer? 

Have you read the books, tell me what you like best about the series? Who is excited for the Something Borrowed movie to come out this year?