I’m appalled. I mean truly and utterly appalled by this situation. The behavior of this author, her family and her fans is embarrassing and unconscionable. I cannot imagine being proud or feeling honored by a spouse/partner who publically displays such stupidity and immaturity. The fans who squee that Giffin’s husband is so honorable and wonderful must have an entirely different set of values, professional ethics and sense of decorum than I. The author is showing the world what a twit she is by her bad behavior. Professionals use social media *professionally*. They do not use it as an extension of their ego like sad little children who never learned appropriate public behavior. Furthermore, I’m baffled by the fans who state that a book should be reviewed solely on the merit of the writing and then go on to bash reviewers for things that have nothing to do with the review. Claiming that outside influences shouldn’t be taken into consideration when reviewing a book (or any product) is naïve to the point of being ridiculous.

Regarding the actual book(s) in question: I’ve always thought that Giffin’s writing was juvenile and her plots tepid and uninteresting. I have tried to read a few of her books, and I always stop due to lack of interest. This book was no different from the rest. You know the type of books I read, so it isn’t like I’m claiming some intellectually superior position. Haha. I just think her books are meh. The author’s behavior will preclude me from ever attempting to read her books in the future. (Edited a typo)

I ended up writing my own blog about this.

http://coreyann.me/?p=141

Wow just read your blog post on the EG fiasco. Very bad behaviour on the part of Emily Giffin, her husband, her personal assistant and those of her fans who responded to her battle call and attacked reviewers online. If Emily Giffin does not want to be judged on the basis of her public behaviour, she should stop posting her every thought on her Facebook page. Her boo-hoo poor me sad face on posting her lowly #2 position on the NYT best sellers list is just embarrassing. She should be grateful that she is on that list at all; there are many more-deserving authors who are not.

thanks so much for posting your blog. will never buy one of her books again!!!

Wow you people are brutal. And not to mention are no better than her husband

Wow. Now I am glad I got this book for free.

Corey, I ended up reading all about this debacle on http://mybookgoggles.blogspot.com/201... . You have my support 100% . I have never read anything by Giffin, but had been planning on it. Now? Forget it. I just cannot believe this happened. This whole thing is so upsetting to me on so many levels. :*(

Julie, I was thinking the same thing. Disappointed about being NUMBER TWO?! That's like whining over getting an A- instead of an A+. Unbelievable.