Emily Giffin Book Tour
In this dazzling new novel, Emily Giffin (’94), the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed, Where We Belong, and The One & Only introduces two sisters who find themselves at a crossroads.
Growing up, Josie and Meredith Garland shared a loving, if sometimes contentious relationship. Josie was impulsive, spirited, and outgoing; Meredith hardworking, thoughtful, and reserved. When tragedy strikes their family, their different responses to the event splinter their delicate bond.
Fifteen years later, Josie and Meredith are in their late thirties, following very different paths. Josie, a first grade teacher, is single—and this close to swearing off dating for good. What she wants more than the right guy, however, is to become a mother—a feeling that is heightened when her ex-boyfriend’s daughter ends up in her class. Determined to have the future she’s always wanted, Josie decides to take matters into her own hands.
On the outside, Meredith is the model daughter with the perfect life. A successful attorney, she’s married to a wonderful man, and together they’re raising a beautiful four-year-old daughter. Yet lately, Meredith feels dissatisfied and restless, secretly wondering if she chose the life that was expected of her rather than the one she truly desired.
As the anniversary of their tragedy looms and painful secrets from the past begin to surface, Josie and Meredith must not only confront the issues that divide them, but also come to terms with their own choices. In their journey toward understanding and forgiveness, both sisters discover they need each other more than they knew . . . and that in the recipe for true happiness, love always comes first.
Emotionally honest and utterly enthralling, First Comes Love is a story about family, friendship, and the courage to follow your own heart—wherever that may lead.
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR FIRST COMES LOVE:
“Giffin’s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman’s story about life, love and family.” —Redbook
“This is Giffin at her finest—a fantastic, memorable story.” —Publishers Weekly
“Moving and complex, [First Comes Love] proves [that Emily Giffin is] still at the top of her game.” —Booklist
“Giffin juggles Josie’s quest for motherhood and Meredith’s internal conflicts deftly. . . . Giffin paints a realistic portrait of the troubled and complex relationship between a pair of sisters. Beyond the sisters, the novel is rich with well-drawn characters, from Gabe, Josie’s best friend and platonic roommate, to Sophie, Daniel’s girlfriend at the time of his death. Giffin’s fans will be pleased with this fast-paced, witty, and thoughtful new offering.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Emily will be traveling across the country for the First Comes Love tour. Here is the full tour schedule:
Charleston, SC
Saturday, June 25th @ 2 pm
Girls’ Getaway Weekend at The Gaillard Center
(Guys welcome, too!)
Talk/Q&A/Signing
95 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC
Ticket info: eventbrite.com
New York, NY
Tuesday, June 28th @ 7 pm
Barnes & Noble at Union Square
Talk/Q&A/Signing
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Huntington, NY
Wednesday, June 29th @ 7 pm
Book Revue
Talk/Q&A/Signing
313 New York Ave.
Huntington, NY
More info: bookrevue.com
Atlanta/Dunwoody, GA
Thursday, June 30th @ 7:30 pm
Marcus JCC of Atlanta with Mara Davis
Talk/Q&A/Signing
5342 Tilly Mill Rd.
Dunwoody, GA
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Ticket info: atlantajcc.org
St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, July 5th @ 7 pm
St. Louis County Library with Left Bank Books and McGraw Milhaven
Talk/Q&A/Signing
1640 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO
Ticket info: facebook.com/events…
Houston, TX
Wednesday, July 6th @ 7 pm
Barnes & Noble at River Oaks Shopping Center
Talk/Q&A/Signing
2030 West Gray St.
Houston, TX
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Huntington Beach, CA
Thursday, July 7th @ 7 pm
Barnes & Noble at Huntington Beach
Talk/Q&A/Signing
7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Friday, July 8th @ 7 pm
Barnes & Noble at The Grove
Talk/Q&A/Signing
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Nashville, TN
Monday, July 11th @ 6:30 pm
Draper James with Parnassus Books
Talk/Q&A/Signing
2608 12th Ave. South
Nashville, TN
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Ticket info: eventbrite.com
Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, July 12th @ 6:30 pm
Rooftop at The Hepburn with Politics & Prose
Talk/Q&A/Signing
1901 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Special treats by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Ticket info: eventbrite.com
Naperville, IL (my hometown!)
Wednesday, July 13th @ 7 pm
Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College with Anderson’s Bookshop
Talk/Q&A/Signing
31 S. Ellsworth St.
Naperville, IL
Ticket info: brownpapertickets.com
Chicago, IL
Thursday, July 14th @ 6:30 pm
The Peninsula Ballroom
Talk/Q&A/Signing
108 East Superior St.
Chicago, IL
Ticket info: firstcomeslovechicago.eventbrite.com
Milwaukee, WI
Friday, July 15th @ 7 pm
Boswell’s Books
Talk/Q&A/Signing
2550 North Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
Ticket info: brownpapertickets.com
Etobicoke/Toronto, ON
Thursday, July 21st @ 7 pm
Indigo at Sherway Gardens
Talk/Q&A/Signing
25 The West Mall
Etobicoke, ON
Musical Entertainment & Special Giveaways
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, July 26th @ 7 pm
Barnes & Noble Buckhead
Talk/Q&A/Signing
2900 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 7 pm
FoxTale Book Shoppe
Talk/Q&A/Signing
105 E Main St
Woodstock, GA 30188