The Next Best Thing

About the book

Blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner is back with a captivating tale of a young woman's journey to success in Hollywood. Ruth Saunders, at the age of twenty-three, ventured to the west coast with her seventy-year-old grandmother in tow, hoping to secure a job as a television writer. After four years of hard work, she receives The Call: her sitcom, The Next Big Thing, has been approved and Ruthie is set to lead the show. However, her Hollywood aspirations are put in jeopardy by demanding actors, executives focused on numbers, an unreciprocated crush on her boss, and her grandmother's upcoming wedding.

Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Los Angeles showbiz culture, Weiner's novel gives readers an insider's look at writer's rooms, backstage drama, and set politics. It's a wild journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood, and a touching tale of love and loss for a young woman navigating the world where dreams can come true.