Partially due to last night's insane thunder storms and partially due to a binge of Emily Giffin's latest summer read, "The Lies That Bind." Set in 2001, the author's latest takes us on a never-ending search for love and truth in 2001, pre-and-post 9/11 NYC. Giffin is back and better than ever -- which is why she's one of our favorite authors. More on the book here and don't forget to grab this month's Beauty and the Book pick, here. Read on!