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Today is the day! New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin’s FIFTH novel, Heart of the Matter is released! Click here to buy a copy. As you know, we heart Emily and her books. And can’t wait for Something Borrowed to be made into a movie (if you follow Emily on Facebook, she gives regular updates about the filming). But we both agree that Heart of the Matter is Giffin’s best work yet. Lucky enough to each get an advance reader copy, we devoured the it months ago, but are excited to re-read it now that the crisp new hardbacks have arrived.
In a special edition of “5 things Liz & Lisa didn’t know about…” Emily made a video! And in it, she gives us 7 extra fun tidbits about herself. And they are hilarious. Hint: violins, fender benders and the Brady Bunch are all involved. So pull up a chair, watch the video and leave a comment for a chance to win an audio version of Heart of the Matter narrated by the fabulous Cynthia Nixon (thanks to MacMillan Audio which can be found on Twitter or Facebook ) or the shiny new hardback!
So without further adieu, here’s Emily!
PS: This month, She Knows has named Heart of the Matter their official book club pick. Check out their fun contest with Emily and enter for a chance to win some of her favorite things (it’s worth it–she has good taste)!
xoxo
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Wow…never been on a roller coaster??? AmAzInG!
Wow that Alphabet thing is pretty impressive!
Love that you posted this, because I literally just finished the write-up on her in my Costco Connection. Besides the NY Times bestseller’s list, a table at Costco is where I dream my novels will be someday! :)
Love that you guys highlight all my favorite authors! Keep up the great work!
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Love her video – she is so funny! Great post, thanks for sharing. You guys rock!!
Crystal–We thought the same thing!
Michele- we agree. Even when fumbling it, she says it better than we ever could. Z, y, um…what’s next?
She Said–LOVE Costco and have the same dream. They will come true!
CLP—Thanks! xo
Wow I thought she is very sophisticated lady and upon hearing those things we didn’t know about her, I must say she is simple, not complicated and no fuss lady who appreciates life and put that appreciation in writing. More power Emily!
love that she calls her violin her fiddle! She’s become one of my very favorite authors
Love it! Love you guys and love EG! Happy release day!
Ella- this is what we love about our “5 things you didn’t know about…” series because authors give us “regular every day” tid bits about themselves that are always hilarious. And it makes them even more relatable. Glad you enjoyed!
Tina–Thanks so much for commenting!
Emily–thanks so much!
I always love these facts. The accident part reminds me of someone in my family who shall remain nameless lol :).
Lauri- ha! Thanks for the comment!
Loved the video ! It made her ‘real’ and I was totally able to relate to her. I have not read any of her books but after ‘meeting’ her, I can’t wait to check out her work. Thanks !
WOW! She’s gorgeous.
I just love Emily. Wish I could meet her.
Reading something blue for the 2nd time. xox
Sylvia, we love her too! And I’ve read Something Blue many times-so great! Xo
Mary– isn’t it great? So honest. Thanks for the comment!
I adore how relatable all of Emily’s novels are, and I have them all as audiobooks. I loved Cynthia Nixon narrating as Claudia in Baby Proof and can’t wait to hear her take on Heart of the Matter!!
Jennifer- I haven’t heard the audio of Baby Proof. Will have to check that out. Thanks for the comment!
So fun! I loved this.
Thanks so much for showing this! I LOVED Something Borrowed, and all of her books since, and can’t wait to read this one!
What a fabulous way to get to know the authors we LOVE through CLIND’s 5 things you didn’t know! I LOVE seeing that these authors I revere are just your average person who happens to be an AWESOME writer!
You girls are the BEST, Liz and Lisa!
Thanks for what you do! :) Jill
Sarah- thanks for stopping by! xo
Kim– thanks so much for your comment!
Jill- wow! Thanks so much!
I love this, getting to know the author of my favorite books. Emily seems like a very down to earth person that would be fun to hang out with! I can’t wait to read HOTM!!!
Rachel–you’re going to love HOTM! Thanks so much for the comment!
Thanks for sharing this. Very cool to find out so many fun facts! I have no doubt that this book will be as amazing as her others.
This was so worth the wait. I love Emily. I’m totally an indorsy girl also.
HOTM was GREAT. Something Blue & HOTM are the only two of her books I haven’t listened to on CD while driving to/from the office.
Already read HOTM. Loved it! This video was great. She is so talented…..and could she BE any prettier?! Geez…..lol
Delilah, I know, it’s just not fair! haha. =)
Kiki, I LOVED HOTM. My fave of hers so far! xo
Melissa, glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by! xo
Jill- Awwww…..Thanks so much, we REALLY appreciate all your support! xo
How fun! :) I love Emily Giffin — just finished Something Blue not too long ago! — and can’t wait to get my hands on Heart Of The Matter. Love that purple cover, too. I’m such a girly girl!
i watched again because i was slightly distracted the last time. she and i have one thing in common….never breaking any bones. :)
I’m a huge Enily Giffin fan, so the chance to get to “know” her through the video was awesome! I absolutely can’t wait to read her latest.
I actually just found your site, and it’s wonderful! Chick Lit is one of my favourite genres, although sometimes people look at me funny when I say that. How can you beat pink covers and happy endings? I will definitely be back :)
Melissa- I share that with her too…(thank goodness!)
Meg, HOTM is so awesome, I think you’ll really like it! xo
CONGRATS to Jonita, Meg and Rachel! They are the winners of the HEART OF THE MATTER giveaway. Thanks to all who commented! xoxo
Thank-you so much! I’m so excited to listen to this one :) Congrats to the other winners!
Jonita, You’re welcome! xo