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The Best Curtis Sittenfeld Books to Read in Order

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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.
 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in contemporary America.
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
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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
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Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld follows identical twins Kate and Violet, who share a mysterious psychic ability that has shaped—and divided—their lives.
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
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