Live from New York, it’s . . . the launch of Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld!
Join us on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. ET on Zoom as Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Eligible, Rodham, Prep, and more, launches her new novel, Romantic Comedy. In conversation with author and actress Robinne Lee, Sittenfeld will share her inspirations for Romantic Comedy and her takes on the social rituals of romance and gender relations in the modern age.
Romantic Comedy stars Sally Milz, a sketch writer for The Night Owls, the late-night live comedy show that airs each Saturday. She’s long abandoned the search for love, settling instead for the occasional hook-up and career success.
But when Sally’s friend and fellow writer Danny Horst begins dating Annabel, a glamorous actress who guest-hosted the show, he joins the not-so-exclusive group of talented but average-looking and even dorky men at the show—and in society at large—who’ve gotten romantically involved with incredibly beautiful and accomplished women. Sally channels her annoyance into a sketch poking fun at this phenomenon while underscoring how unlikely it is that the reverse would ever happen for a woman.
Enter Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation with a reputation for dating models, who signed on as both host and musical guest for this week’s show. Dazzled by his charms, Sally hits it off with Noah instantly, and as they collaborate on one sketch after another, she begins to wonder if sparks might actually be flying. But this isn’t a romantic comedy—it’s real life. And in real life, someone like him would never date someone like her . . . right?
The event will be broadcast via Zoom, and each ticket includes a hardcover copy of Romantic Comedy in addition to event access. You can register for your ticket and book through one of our independent bookstore partners, Books & Books, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, The Ripped Bodice, or WORD Bookstores. Be one of the first to receive a signed bookplate copy while supplies last!
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About the Book
Romantic Comedy: Reese's Book Club
A Novel
Curtis Sittenfeld
“Full of dazzling banter and sizzling chemistry.”—People
“If you ever wanted a backstage pass to Saturday Night Live, this is the book for you.”—Zibby Owens, Good Morning America
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, USA Today, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, Real Simple, She Reads, New York Post
Sally Milz is a sketch writer for The Night Owls, a late-night live comedy show that airs every Saturday. With a couple of heartbreaks under her belt, she’s long abandoned the search for love, settling instead for the occasional hook-up, career success, and a close relationship with her stepfather to round out a satisfying life.
But when Sally’s friend and fellow writer Danny Horst begins dating Annabel, a glamorous actress who guest-hosted the show, he joins the not-so-exclusive group of talented but average-looking and even dorky men at the show—and in society at large—who’ve gotten romantically involved with incredibly beautiful and accomplished women. Sally channels her annoyance into a sketch called The Danny Horst Rule, poking fun at this phenomenon while underscoring how unlikely it is that the reverse would ever happen for a woman.
Enter Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation with a reputation for dating models, who signed on as both host and musical guest for this week’s show. Dazzled by his charms, Sally hits it off with Noah instantly, and as they collaborate on one sketch after another, she begins to wonder if there might actually be sparks flying. But this isn’t a romantic comedy—it’s real life. And in real life, someone like him would never date someone like her . . . right?
With her keen observations and trademark ability to bring complex women to life on the page, Curtis Sittenfeld explores the neurosis-inducing and heart-fluttering wonder of love, while slyly dissecting the social rituals of romance and gender relations in the modern age.