Something Borrowed

A Novel

By: Emily Giffin

Narrated by: Jennifer Wiltsie

Something Borrowed is the smash-hit debut novel from Emily Giffin for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship. The basis for the blockbuster movie starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinski!

Rachel White is the consummate good girl. A hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan law firm and a diligent maid of honor to her charmed best friend Darcy, Rachel has always played by all the rules. Since grade school, she has watched Darcy shine, quietly accepting the sidekick role in their lopsided friendship. But that suddenly changes the night of her thirtieth birthday when Rachel finally confesses her feelings to Darcy's fiance, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way.

As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In so doing, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.

Critic reviews

“Jennifer Wiltsie's warm, emotionally expressive voice immediately draws listeners into Giffin's story and makes them sympathize with Rachel, whose growing attraction to her best friend's fiance eventually develops into a guilt-ridden affair. Wiltsie handles the other characters deftly.” —Publishers Weekly

something borrowed

I was disappointed at the ending because I felt that it gave the characters in the situation of infidelity, an "out." It was sort of like "oh well." Darcy was a spoiled beauty and Rachel seemed like a weak yet goody two shoes who all of a sudden realizes she's in love with her BFF's fiance who is also her law school friend, whom she introduced to each other in the first place. Now, she's the maid of honor and decides to have an affair with the soon to be groom? I hope the movie is better than the book.

chapters missing!!

for whatever reason, like half of the story is missing. would not buy again and really disappointed. i love this story and i know there's supposed to be more to it.

Short and sweet!

I loved the movie and I loved the book! it is a short audiobook but it was well narrated and easy to follow!

Enjoyed this novel

I simply love contemporary and romance and this novel did just the trick. Will continue!

was ok. typical whiny shy girl

was suspenseful, but sometimes I was feeling like I wished it would just get to the point. The female was whiny and weak at times. letting the guy decide everything. waiting for his decision. Still a good read but my favorite part was the closet scene near the end. perfect add.