Something Borrowed: A Novel

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.

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352 pages

Average rating: 7.04

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mandy6488
Mar 30, 2025
6/10 stars
I love this book but this is a rare example of where the movie is much better. Maybe I'm biased though because I adore John Krasinski and the Ethan character.
KemmyReads
Feb 11, 2025
9/10 stars
This book was very well written and is always a wonderful read. I read this book at least once per year. It brings me comfort; I get a good laugh, shed a tear or two and always finish it with a smile. It’s not exactly the typical happy ending, but it’s a reminder that is usually how real life goes. 🥰
Anonymous
Nov 14, 2024
8/10 stars
I read this book to give myself a break after reading "Gone With the Wind." Obviously, nothing could possibly ever follow that one up. But I gave this book four stars simply for the fact that I enjoyed reading it. It was a fun, easy read that captured and held my attention consistently through to the end. And, I personally felt the moral dilemma being presented throughout the book, and even felt strongly about it at times to the point where I had to vent about it. That, in my mind, accounts for good writing, since it got me worked up enough to care. I will probably read other books by this author, but not right away since I now need a break from chick-lit.
Julie McNab
Jun 06, 2024
8/10 stars
Love this book , & Something Blue
Collinsr
May 01, 2024
6/10 stars
It was an easy read although the characters could definitely use some more depth I liked the descriptive nature of the background and details.

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