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The Lies That Bind
The Lies That Bind: A Novel | Emily Giffin
42 posts | 52 read | 12 to read
In the irresistible new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All We Ever Wanted and Something Borrowed, a young woman falls hard for an impossibly perfect man before he disappears without a trace . . . Its 2 AM on a Saturday night in the spring of 2001, and twenty-eight-year old Cecily Gardner sits alone in a dive bar on New Yorks Lower East Side, questioning her life. Feeling lonesome and homesick for the Midwest, she wonders if shell ever make it as a reporter in the big cityand whether she made a terrible mistake in breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, Matthew. As Cecily reaches for the phone to call him, she hears a guy on the barstool next to her say, Dont do ityoull regret it. Something tells her to listen to him, and over the next several hoursand shots of tequilathe two forge an unlikely connection. That should be it, they both decide the next morning, as Cecily reminds herself of the perils of a rebound relationship. Moreover, the timing couldnt be worseGrant is preparing to quit his job and move overseas. Yet despite all their obstacles, they cant seem to say goodbye, and for the first time in her carefully constructed life, Cecily follows her heart over her head. Then Grant disappears in the chaos of 9/11. Fearing the worst, Cecily spots his face on a missing person poster, and realizes she is not the only one searching for him. Her investigative reporting instincts kick into action as she vows to discover the truth. But the questions pile up fast: How well did she really know Grant? Did he ever really love her? And is it possible to love a man who wasnt who he seemed to be? The Lies That Bind is a mesmerizing and emotionally resonant exploration of the never-ending search for love and truthin our relationships, careers, and deep within our own hearts.
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calciumkels
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Mehso-so

Eh

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rather_be_reading
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What a steal!

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Andrea313
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Panpan

I wanted some light reading for my relaxing trip "up north" (as we say in the Mitten) and instead I got two books that both had me actively rooting AGAINST the main couples. All of them needed to leave who they were with, go out and find new people, and most importantly, find some healthy relationship dynamics! The Griffin book was utterly bizarre; the Kinsella merely lackluster. I usually really enjoy both of these authors, but these were NOT it.

Leftcoastzen The lake tote is nice! 3y
Andrea313 @Leftcoastzen I love it! It's very big and sturdy and I use it all the time. Including the link here in case anyone wants to support a small MI shop. :) https://shoppeninsulas.com/collections/totes-pouches/products/homes-tote?variant... 3y
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Wildly_Bookish
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Finished book two of the #readtherainbow challenge. The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Jaimelire
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Mehso-so

First time reading this author, and although I can appreciate why people like her books, I did not like this story. The main character was completely defined by her relationships with two men. Couldn‘t relate to her and she kind of annoyed me😂

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LMJenkins
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Hillea2
Mehso-so

I love the way Emily Gordon writes, but often struggle with her female lead characters that to me seem weak. It‘s an easy and fast read but I was disappointed with Cecily the entire novel.

Lsmoore43 I really liked this book. I know what you mean though.
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Jaimelire I am currently reading this and completely agree with you. 3y
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Artsywink
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Pickpick

I really enjoyed the audiobook. I liked the different cast and the main character did a fantastic job. The story was good and kept me interested.

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BittersweetBooks
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We may not get do-overs in life, but we can always have fresh starts and new beginnings 🌤

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Slajaunie
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Pickpick

Good book but not what I expected.

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Jnnlb
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Panpan

⭐️⭐️

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Lsmoore43
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THE LIES THAT BIND by Emily Giffin
I loved this author's book ALL WE EVER WANTED and decided to give this one a chance. I was not disappointed.
This is a great story with plot that will keep you wanting more. A story of love, loss, deceit, forgiveness and moving on. A love that is either strong and worth fighting for or a love that can't hold up to expectations. 5/5 stars

Full review here: https://tinyurl.com/y33eto25

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veebib
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"We may not get do-overs in life, but we can always have fresh starts and new beginnings."

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Acoleman
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Pickpick

I really liked this love story with twists. I especially liked the way 9/11 was handled. This is the first book I‘ve read with 9/11 as a backdrop and it plays as almost a character in the book.

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swishandflick
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Mehso-so

Whew, that was a whole lot of drama with a side of cheese. Like a Hallmark movie PLUS it's super unneeded sequel all in one. To be fair, it was entertaining enough and I kept turning the pages. But there were more than a few eye rolls in there too 😂 3.5⭐️

CBee Usually I like a side of cheese, but not like that 😂😂 4y
slategreyskies 😂 😂 I agree with you about the cheese! 🧀 @CBee 4y
CBee @slategreyskies my dad used to tell me I‘m part mouse, as I love cheese so much 😂 4y
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MsMelissa This is a sequel? What‘s the first book? 4y
swishandflick @Book_Fiend_Melissa It's a standalone, there was just enough drama to fit into two books 😆 4y
MsMelissa Phew! Now I‘m curious about all the drama though 😂 4y
MsMelissa PS - I just re-read your post and obviously reading comprehension isn‘t strong with me. I can clearly see you didn‘t call this book a sequel. 😐 (edited) 4y
BarbaraBB I had it stacked but I am allergic to cheese so will unstack 🤪 4y
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swishandflick
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Day drinking. I mean... reading. Definitely reading 😉

BiblioLitten 😁 4y
JenReadsAlot I'm thinking about a little day drinking myself... 4y
Mollyanna It looks very refreshing 😋. The reading, I mean... 😂. 4y
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kstadt929
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Wow I really enjoyed the twists in this one! I raced through it and while I saw some of the twists coming, others were a surprise. Really love these Emily Giffin novels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

AmyG I love her, too. Happy to hear this one is good. 4y
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Purrfectpages
Pickpick

Not a mystery, this book still kept me guessing. However, the title and too good to be true romance early on should tip readers off. One quality in Giffin‘s books is her characters make horrible decisions. This proves to be true here as well. Still, I like how the characters acknowledge their flaws. I also liked that 9/11 is a supporting character. An important part of the big picture, it doesn‘t leave you feeling like its presence was misplaced.

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kstadt929
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I love when my library holds on Libby come in unexpectedly early!!! 📖

SShiney I love that too! :) 4y
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Loveforlit2
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There‘s some authors that I have to read everything they publish. Emily Giffin is one of them.

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Marquis784
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Mehso-so

The story takes a few unexpected turns which left me ambivalent. The story began light hearted where it seemed like it would be a fun and uncomplicated. Suddenly, the conversations with Grant Smith become personal as he shares information regarding his parents and now ailing brother. The stories he explains to Cecily are devastating yanking further on her heart strings. There were a lot questions regarding where the story was going.

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JHSiess
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Mehso-so

𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨⁣

𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧's 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐝 ponders how to recognize the person one is meant to be with & the consequences of choices. Revelations keep the story moving as a NYC reporter searches for the truth about the man she thought she loved. Redemption, forgiveness, & second chances all figure in an entertainingly soap-ish story. ⭐⭐⭐⁣

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/ydbkvc54

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rather_be_reading
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Great quick book. The first half didnt seem like it went as deep as it shouldve. The last half was great and felt very realistic. There was a cute little surprise that I cant give away (hint: cameo). Just wasnt Giffins best. I did love the throwback to the early 2000s tho.

Leftcoastzen 😻 4y
TravelsWithBooks Kitty! My mom has that same dragonfly pillow. 4y
rather_be_reading @kristyredden209 haha! good ol walmart! 4y
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rather_be_reading
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Book 102 of 2020

BittersweetBooks Lovin‘ this Emily Giffin shelf 💜 4y
rather_be_reading @BittersweetBooks def an author i would never pick for myself but i love her stuff! 4y
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rather_be_reading

We may not get do overs in life, but we can always have fresh starts and new beginnings.

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rather_be_reading

If Ive learned anything, its that secrets always turn into lies when theyre kept from the people we love.

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rather_be_reading

I know Im not being fair, but feelings arent fair.

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rather_be_reading

...you cant lose something that was never really yours.

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rather_be_reading

You have to remember- obsession isnt love.

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rather_be_reading

...you reach the mundane, comfortable moments only when a relationship is working. When its not working, the passion morphs into something twisted and dark. Drama. Jealousy. A never ending power struggle.

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rather_be_reading

The truth is the point.. the truth is always the point.

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rather_be_reading
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Cloudy day porch reading 📖

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marleed
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It felt a bit weird to like this one as much as I did since I‘m still queasy about 9/11 setting the backdrop to a fictional plot. However, I was intrigued with the characters and remained curious as to how everything would unfold in this world where NYC was made incredibly small. (It‘s so small that readers of her previous books might recognize some background characters.)

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rather_be_reading
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Dinner time. I read 100 pages yesterday and I am track to do the same today. Giffin always reads so easy.

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rather_be_reading
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AC is on and my new book came (a day earlier than projected!) I am a happy camper!

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rather_be_reading
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Just an Fyi to other Emily Giffin fans! I sent mine out!

marleed I‘m just about to start this one! (edited) 4y
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nomadreader
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Modern historical fiction is one of my favorite pandemic trends. This one is set in 2001. (Out June 2nd!)

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Well-ReadNeck
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Literally ANYTHING I might say about this book would be a spoiler of some sort. Let‘s just say, I recommend you pick it up! #ARC #Edelweiss

Cathythoughts Sounds amazing ✨✨✨ 4y
CarolynM I've read a few of Emily Giffin's books and liked them. Stacked🙂 4y
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rather_be_reading
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Emily Giffins new book coming June 2020!! She is one of my read everything by that author.

marleed Oh cool. I love her books! 4y
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