{"product_id":"whos-that-girl-the-untold-definitive-history-of-new-girl","title":"Who's That Girl: The Untold, Definitive History of New Girl","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHEA GLASSMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is an entertainment journalist whose writing has appeared in publications including \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, Vanity Fair, \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone.\u003c\/i\u003e Her first book, \n\u003ci\u003eFreaks, \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGleeks and Dawson's Creek \u003c\/i\u003ewent behind-the-scenes of seven groundbreaking teen television shows. She lives in New York City with her fiancé and their dog Riggins, of \n\u003ci\u003eFriday Night Lights \u003c\/i\u003efame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThorough and entertaining... hilarious and touching... a must for \u003ci\u003eNew Girl \u003c\/i\u003efans. Others interested in popular entertainment culture will find the book absorbing and will want to start binge-streaming.\u003cb\u003e\" \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lively deep dive ... Mixing smart assessments of the show's ups and downs with nostalgic nods to key moments, this is a treat for fans.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThorough and entertaining... hilarious and touching... a must for \u003ci\u003eNew Girl \u003c\/i\u003efans.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo inside the writers' room and onto the set of the honorary queen of comfort shows--with exclusive interviews from the creator, cast, writers, directors, and crew.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its finale, \n\u003ci\u003eNew Girl\u003c\/i\u003e has quietly become one of the most rewatched shows in streaming history--a certified comfort classic. Taking the well-worn hangout sitcom formula and giving it a weird, wonderful twist, the series landed in that rare space between \n\u003ci\u003eFriends\u003c\/i\u003e-style warmth and sheer comedic chaos. Sitcom conventions were bent (if not broken), as the cast and writers shaped characters in real time--from Nick Miller's legendary \"turtle face\" and Winston's codependent relationship with his cat, to Schmidt's endless barrage of absurd, quotable one-liners. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just a sitcom, \n\u003ci\u003eNew Girl\u003c\/i\u003e became a generational touchstone, embedding itself in pop culture and personal routines alike. Fans still yell \"No notes!\" at friends, argue over the rules of True American, and nod to the Douchebag Jar as a model of self-regulation. It's the show that made \"adorkable\" a household word, gave Prince and Taylor Swift two of TV's greatest cameos, and delivered some of the most beloved moments in modern comedy--like the slow-burn brilliance of Nick and Jess's kiss, the utter chaos of Prank Sinatra, or Schmidt's passionate monologue about \"chut-a-ney.\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003eWho's That Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, entertainment journalist Thea Glassman takes readers behind the scenes with in-depth interviews with creator Liz Meriwether and the creative team, telling the story of how a scrappy, offbeat pilot evolved into a streaming juggernaut. Packed with heart, hilarity, and never-before-heard stories, this is the definitive tribute to the ultimate feel-good show. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSo grab your Feelings Stick, declare your love of puzzles, argue about towel rotation, and embrace your weird: You're officially invited back to Apartment 4D.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/04\/2026 (EAN 9781250381132, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 92 (EAN 9781250381132, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eGlassman, Thea\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThea Glassman is an entertainment journalist whose writing has appeared in publications including \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. 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