The Lies That Bind
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Brittany Pressley
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Will Damron
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Vikas Adam
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Simon Katz
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Written by:
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Emily Giffin
About this listen
New York Times Best Seller •
In this irresistible novel from the author of All We Ever Wanted and Something Borrowed, a young woman falls hard for an impossibly perfect man before he disappears without a trace....
It’s 2 AM on a Saturday night in the spring of 2001, and 28-year-old Cecily Gardner sits alone in a dive bar in New York’s East Village, questioning her life. Feeling lonesome and homesick for the Midwest, she wonders if she’ll ever make it as a reporter in the big city - and whether she made a terrible mistake in breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, Matthew.
As Cecily reaches for the phone to call him, she hears a guy on the barstool next to her say, “Don’t do it - you’ll regret it.” Something tells her to listen, and over the next several hours - and shots of tequila - the two forge an unlikely connection. That should be it, they both decide the next morning, as Cecily reminds herself of the perils of a rebound relationship. Moreover, their timing couldn’t be worse - Grant is preparing to quit his job and move overseas. Yet despite all their obstacles, they can’t seem to say goodbye, and for the first time in her carefully constructed life, Cecily follows her heart instead of her head.
Then Grant disappears in the chaos of 9/11. Fearing the worst, Cecily spots his face on a missing-person poster, and realizes she is not the only one searching for him. Her investigative reporting instincts kick into action as she vows to discover the truth. But the questions pile up fast: How well did she really know Grant? Did he ever really love her? And is it possible to love a man who wasn’t who he seemed to be?
The Lies That Bind is a mesmerizing and emotionally resonant exploration of the never-ending search for love and truth - in our relationships, our careers, and deep within our own hearts.
©2020 Emily Giffin (P)2020 Random House AudioYou may also enjoy...
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What the critics say
"Giffin is a worldwide best-selling author because she gets under your skin - by creating relatable characters wrestling within believable situations.” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
“Giffin’s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman’s story about life, love and family.” (Redbook)
“Giffin [has a] trademark ability to capture the complexities of human emotions while telling a rip-roaring tale.” (The Washington Post)
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- SLS.
- 2022-09-16
Meh.
Very slow start.
Disappointing overall.
Skip this one - this author has so many others that shine.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-10-08
Great escape!
I really enjoy Emily Giffin's style of writing. I am always in the mood for her stories and enjoyed this one as much as all the others! Thanks for helping me to lose myself in story!
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- Ring Getigan
- 2023-02-06
Love & Tragedy
love the writing, then again Emily is one of my old.time favorite writers have been reading her books for over 15 years. The narration was good, I didn't enjoy how the male characters'voices turned out but over smiled and even cried.
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- Dallas
- 2020-11-04
Love, love, loved this book.
I was hook from the first paragraph and feel depressed now that I finished the book. It was an amazing journey.
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- Carla
- 2020-06-12
She’s done it again!
I love Emily’s stories, they make you feel like you’re part of them, not just on the outside looking in. Again I’ve felt a range of emotions through this book and got invested in the characters, and love that some old favourites make an appearance as well.
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- Angeline Turgeon
- 2020-12-17
good twists
really enjoyed the book altho the plot was slightly predictable. but still loved the story
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- Melissa
- 2020-11-18
LOVED IT!
This was a quick listen! Once I started I could not stop!
Buy it! You wont regret it
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-08-27
It was okay
Not her best but a welcome distraction, i guess, the earlier books were page turners. This one held my attention but predictable
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- estrella
- 2020-06-12
Great story and narration
Loved this story and the narrator. Possibly my favourite EG to date! She never disappoints.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-06-29
I so loved this book! Emily Giffin is the best
I so loved this book!
Emily Giffin is one of my favorite authors
I really enjoy all her books
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