Romantic Comedy

"[Sittenfeld] has a keen eye for relationships, particularly romantic ones, which is what makes her upcoming book, Romantic Comedy, so enticing... [The novel] takes a shot of SNL and makes sparks fly."-Elle

"A love letter to the prototypical rom-com . . . Sittenfeld's work exists in the dissection and comprehension of female desire: what we want, what we absolutely don't and, maybe paramount, what we're even allowed to have... A fizzy ride."-The New York Times Book Review

"From the heart to the funny bone . . . What makes all this particularly delightful is that the woman narrating Romantic Comedy is hyper-aware of the conventions of romantic comedy, and she knows full well that real life is no fairy tale. But could it be this time?"-The Washington Post

"Zingy . . . electrically compelling, with steady warmth as well as drama . . . [Romantic Comedy's] command of structure, pace and dialogue is faultless... [An] affable, intelligently crafted tale of work and love."-The Guardian

"If you're in need of [a] smart, sophisticated, and fun diversion right now (and who isn't), this is your book. Like her literary foremother Jane Austen, Sittenfeld brings together exquisitely sharp dialogue that fizzes, excruciating sexual tension, and incisive social observation."-Oprah Daily

"Sittenfeld's meta-romance is an utterly perfect version of itself, a self-aware and pandemic-informed love story that's no less romantic for being either... Fans will flock to this pure-fun, feminist romp."-Booklist (starred review)

"Romance artfully and entertainingly deconstructed."-Kirkus Reviews