I’m rounding up the best Curtis Sittenfeld books, including the ones I’ve personally read and loved, like Rodham, Romantic Comedy, The Man of My Dreams, and Show Don’t Tell, plus a few others that are high on my TBR list.
This book looks at the life of Hillary Clinton if she hadn’t married Bill Clinton, hence the name Rodham as this was Hillary’s maiden name. And I have to say, even though it covered a lot of politics, I loved it.
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
Very different from Rodham, Romantic Comedy was still as enjoyable. I was teetering towards the 3-star rating as a large chunk of the book covered the pandemic and featured back and forth emails since the world was closed down.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
I really enjoyed Show Don’t Tell! It’s smart, sharp, and gives such a great inside look at the world of creative writing programs and workshops.
Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
I usually love everything I read by Curtis Sittenfeld, so I’ve been working through her earlier books. Unfortunately, this one didn’t land for me.
The Man of My Dreams by Curtis Sittenfeld
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld tells the story of Alice Blackwell, a quiet, bookish woman whose ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when she marries the charming and ambitious Charlie Blackwell—who eventually becomes President of the United...
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld follows Lee Fiora, a bright but insecure teenager from Indiana who earns a scholarship to the elite Ault School in Massachusetts.
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in contemporary America.
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld is a sharp, insightful collection of ten short stories that delve into the complexities of modern relationships, class, and identity.
You Think It, I'll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld follows identical twins Kate and Violet, who share a mysterious psychic ability that has shaped—and divided—their lives.