Something Blue

Something Blue by Emily Giffin is the continuation of the book Something Borrowed.  This book is in Darcy's point of view.  Darcy is forced to make huge changes in her life because of a mistake she made towards the end of the previous book.  To help start a new life, she moves to London and stays with a long-time friend Ethan.  Even though Ethan is reluctant to let Darcy stay with him, he feels he can't just throw her out on the streets.  As the book continues, Darcy's "all-about-me-I-get-what-I-want" attitude starts to transform into a much more humble way.  If you enjoyed Something Borrowed, this is a must read to find closure between Darcy, Rachel, Dex and others.  This book also shows that people can change and find happiness in the little things.

Something Borrowed

Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin is a story about two friends who grew up in the Midwest and ended up moving to New York in different ways.  The book starts out at Rachel's 30th birthday party.  Instead of being married with kids in a successful career she enjoys, she is single and a lawyer for a corporate firm she hates.  Darcy, her very self-fish and blunt friend has thrown her this big not-so-surprised birthday party.  Darcy has always gotten what she wants, jobs, friends, and especially men.  She is engaged to Dex who Rachel went to law school with. 

The story continues in the point of view of Rachel.  Through a very events, Rachel accidentally sleeps with Dex the night of the party.  Dex doesn't believe it was necessarily an "accident."  The two start seeing each other more often.  Even though, you don't want to see a relationship of seven year and an engagement break up, you start rooting for Rachel.  You will never believe what happens in the end of this book!  This is a must read if you believe in true love even when it's a hard decision to make.

**Note** This book has been turned into a movie.  The movie does not follow the book well and is quite disappointing to watch after reading this book.  Don't go rushing out to see this movie, as I did, after reading the book.  It will really let you down.

No Place Like Holmes

No Place Like Holmes by Jason Lethcoe starts with a boy named Griffin Sharpe who is sent to live with his uncle in England for the summer.  He is a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes and ends up at his uncle’s who lives in the same building, almost same number.  His uncle does not believe in Sherlock Holmes style, but begins to grow on it with his nephew’s help.  Griffin and his uncle team up to help a find a kidnapped watchmaker.  With many exciting moments this book is sure to please any 9-12 year old and adult alike.  There are many references to Sherlock Holmes that younger generations may not catch or have background knowledge in which may take away a bit from the story.  Overall it is a great read if you like mysteries with good Christian morals woven throughout.  

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