Television

In "Television," a glamorous and thought-provoking debut novel by Lauren Rothery, an aging A-list movie star becomes entangled with two women in his life: a young model and his long-time best friend, who reflects on their complex history. As the star unexpectedly offers his fortune to a member of the public, the aspiring filmmaker among them wrestles with the desire to create meaningful art against the backdrop of Hollywood's shifting landscape. Through intricately linked perspectives, Rothery explores themes of luck, love, and societal disparities in a culture transformed by social media. The novel skillfully combines witty dialogue and modern storytelling, marking Rothery as a notable new voice in American fiction.