A comedy writer thinks she has sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions, in this hilarious, observant and deeply tender novel from the New York Times bestselling author of ELIGIBLE, RODHAM and PREP.

A comedy writer thinks she has sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions, in this hilarious, observant and deeply tender novel from the New York Times bestselling author of ELIGIBLE, RODHAM and PREP.

A comedy writer thinks she has sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions --- a “smart, sophisticated, and fun” (Oprah Daily) novel from the New York Times bestselling author of ELIGIBLE, RODHAM and PREP.

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.

A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris and Norway unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes --- with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!

A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris and Norway unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes --- with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!

A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris and Norway unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes --- with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!

Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style and her secrets.
 
Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag.
 
Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style and her secrets.

“Dr. Liz,” Laurie’s mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases.

When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER. You will wish this novel never ends.