Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

On a romantic scale of 0-10, I am an 11. I want everyone to find a partner. I want everyone to find big love. And I want everyone to have someone who really cares about them to drive them to their colonoscopy. So when Curtis Sittenfeld's new book "Romantic Comedy" came out, I was first in line to read it. Sittenfeld is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including "Eligible," "Prep," and "American Wife." This time she turns her sharp eye into the fictional world of "The Night Owls," a television show much like "Saturday Night Live." We meet a cast of comedy writers, featuring Sally Milz, a sketch writer who has sworn off love after a couple of bad burns. When Sally meets Noah Brewster, a pop-star guest host on the show, she wonders if her closed heart is such a good idea after all. "Saturday Night Live" is notorious for its cast-movie star crossed dating hookups. Think Colin Jost-Scarlett Johansson, Pete Davidson-Kim Kardashian and Ben Affleck- Lindsay Shookus. What makes the new relationship of Sally and Noah so interesting, is that it begins during the pandemic. I hope there will be many love stories that come out of our time with Covid, because it would be nice to remember this time on a happier note, rather than a tragic one. What the pandemic did for many of us is brought us together, despite our differences. Under normal circumstances, Noah and Sally might not have come together at all. But when they really get to know each other, their differences seem to melt away. An entertaining read that explores fame, beauty, humor and connection, I'm a fan of whatever Curtis Sittenfeld writes next. And Hollywood? If you are looking for a new property to turn into a movie, "Romantic Comedy" is the one for you. To buy this book on Amazon click here.