You never know about love stories. When they’re good, you ravenously, even rapturously, turn the page. When they’re bad, you’re a kid on a car trip with your parents, whining, “Are we there yet?” Thankfully, “Something to Talk About,” the debut novel by queer author Meryl Wilsner, takes you on an enthralling road trip.
Wilsner’s tale of romance, featuring Hollywood, award shows, fashion and gossip, is an exhilarating ride. “Something to Talk About” is the story of Jo Jones, a 42-year-old showrunner, and her 27-year-old assistant Emma Kaplan.
Though, the novel is an entertaining rom-com, it deals with issues of our time — from racism to workplace sexual harassment.