After five successful,
relationship-themed bestsellers (Something Borrowed [which was turned into a
movie starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin], Something Blue, Baby
Proof, Love the One You’re With, and Heart of the Matter), Emily Giffin
has a loyal fan base. Her new book Where We Belong had a lot of anticipation. This new book deals with heavier topics
than her previous books. This book is about a successful TV producer (named Marian) who is confronted by her daughter
who she secretly put up for adoption 18 years before.
Marian is a producer for a top TV show who likes to be in control
of her career and personal life. Even
though her life seems great on the outside — a gorgeous apartment on Madison
Avenue, dating the CEO of her network — Marian has never told anyone (except
her mother) about giving up her child for adoption. She never even told the father, Conrad, who
was her first love. Their romance
developed the summer before she left for college and produced an accidental
pregnancy that Conrad knew nothing about.
Marian’s life takes a wild
turn as her daughter, Kirby Rose, shows up on her doorstep, looking for
answers. The chapters alternate between
Marian and Kirby’s point of views. Their first meeting is awkward as each one
tries to learn about the other.
As the two try to get to know each other, we learn about Marian’s
love story with Conrad. The story is heartfelt and emotional. As in all her
novels, Giffin’s gift of writing makes the reader care about her characters.
You will root for Marian and
Kirby (and of course Conrad makes an appearance!) and learn about the price of
secrets. If you are a fan of Emily
Giffin’s other books you will treated to the cameo of a previous
character. This is sure to be a fan favorite and gain her new readers at the same time. This book is one
that you will enjoy reading but be sad about when you finish! Make sure to check this
book out from the Vise Library and enjoy yourself a good read before school
starts!
