In this article, I’m going to be providing you with a breakdown of the best reading order for Emily Giffin’s books – including her standalone books and the popular Darcy & Rachel series. Read on.
About Emily Giffin Books
At the time of writing, Emily Giffin has released a few series of books. Check out the following list that I have curated below to discover them:
Standalone Books
Darcy & Rachel
In the following sections, I’m going to be providing you with lists of each category in the correct reading order. Just keep on scrolling down.
This is the first novel written by Emily Giffin. Baby Proof is a novel that centers itself around one important question: When it comes to true love, is there anything that can put a stop to it?
Heartfelt and witty, Baby Proof is a story that explores what happens to a seemingly perfect couple when they find themselves wanting different things.
A story that situates itself around the phrase “the heart wants what it wants’ ‘ Love the One You’re With’ ‘ is a tale about the reasons why people choose to love one person over another, and what happens when the one that got away jumps back into the picture.
In Heart of the Matter, Tessa Russo is the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon and the mother of two children who has given up her career to tend to her family, while Valeria Anderson is an attorney and single mother who has given up on love.
In this novel that weaves the two stories together through individual points of view, Emily Giffin creates a story that explores difficult circumstances, overcoming obstacles, and discovering what matters most.
Pros
Great storyline
Compelling characters
Cons
Some readers wish that certain characters were given more of a focus
Heartfelt and thought-provoking, Where We Belong explores the story of two women, the families that have influenced them in so many ways, as well as the love, loyalty, and quiet longing that connects the two together.
Pros
Relatable and explores real issues many of us go through
In The One & Only, Emily Giffin tells the incredible story of loyalty and love, and her unconventional heroine’s struggle to be able to find both.
Heartfelt and touching, this novel is all about finding your passion, believing in yourself, and having the faith to pursue the one thing that makes life worth living – love.
Pros
A compelling storyline will keep you turning the page for more!
Great characters and a structured pace.
Cons
Some readers felt that the ending left unanswered questions
A story about love, friendship, and sisterhood – First Comes Love is a novel that centers itself around a pair of sisters who both find themselves at a crossroads in their lives.
Can they overcome their self-doubt, follow their hearts and leap into the unknown?
Pros
Point of view perspectives.
Great plot and is well-paced.
Clear dialogue from all characters drives the plot forward.
In All We Ever Wanted, Emily Giffin weaves the lives of three people into one big story to explore what happens when we are forced to choose between family ties and personal values.
Pros
Changing perspectives throughout.
Paced well and is easy to read.
Entertaining and page-turning!
Cons
Some readers feel that not all characters are necessary.
A New York Times Bestseller, The Lies That Bind is a tale about a young woman who falls hard and fast for the perfect man for her. Then, in just the blink of an eye, he disappears without a trace.
Pros
Thrilling and fast-paced
Well-written and structured
Cons
Some readers feel that this novel could be paced better.
The first in the two-part series, Something Borrowed is a story about Rachel, a hard-working girl that works at a Manhattan Law firm and her best friend Darcy’s maid of honor.
Rachel has always been in the shadow of Darcy, that is until she confesses her feelings for her fiance the night before the wedding. This is the book to read if you’ve ever experienced a love-hate relationship!
Pros
Clear dialogue helps to drive the plot forward.
Purposeful characters elevate the story.
Cons
Some readers find the first half of the novel to be slow.
Reeling from Rachel’s confession, Darcy escapes to London in order to recreate her life in a brand new place.
Once there, Darcy is forced to start her life over from scratch – leading her down a healing journey of forgiveness, redemption, and, perhaps, true love?
Pros
Well-paced and has great writing.
Cathartic
Relatable characters
Cons
Some readers do not like the ending of the series.
Final Thoughts
You’ve reached the end! Now that you’ve read through this guide, I hope that you now have a much clearer idea of which order to read Emily Giffin’s books in, as well as a better idea of what you can expect from Emily Giffin’s body of work so far.
The only question I have left to ask is, which book are you going to read first? Thank you for reading, and bye for now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind Of Books Does Emily Giffin Write?
Emily Giffin is an American author that often writes books that commonly fall within the chick lit genre.
How Many Books Are In Something Borrowed?
Something Borrowed is the first installment in the Rachel & Darcy series which consists of two books.
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