Author: A. S. Berman
Genre: Nonfiction, Television, Pop Culture
Publisher: BearManor Media
Source: Library
My review:
I happened uponThe Gilmore Girls Companion by A. S. Berman in the library. I immediately grabbed it because I did not know it existed. I loved the TV show.
The Gilmore Girls Companion is everything you ever wanted to know about Gilmore Girls and more. The book talks about how the show came into existence, the casting, the writers, the change of writers, etc.
I appreciated the brief synopsis given for each episode. I felt like I was watching the show again. It reminded me of what I loved about Gilmore Girls and what I had forgotten I disliked about it.
This is a thorough companion, as much as a book like this can be, but it is not meant to be read like a novel. This guide is for true Gilmore fans who want to revisit the series over and over again.
★★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
From 2000 to its final episode in 2007, Gilmore
Girls raised the bar for television writing, redefined the dramatic
comedy, and cultivated a dedicated fan base not seen since the heights
of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. However, unlike Buffy, little has been
published about what went on behind-the-scenes of Gilmore Girl. Until
now. The Gilmore Girls Companion provides the first detailed account of
the creation of this groundbreaking series, based on dozens of exclusive
interviews with the actors and behind-the-camera talent who brought
Stars Hollow to life.
I loved The Gilmore Girls, so I think I'd enjoy the book too. Nice review, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy!
DeleteI loved The Gilmore Girls, too, though the last seasons weren't as good as the first three. But the cast was so much fun. This book is one I'd probably enjoy, too.
ReplyDeleteLark, I agree, I got so annoyed with some of the choices in the later seasons. It was fun to walk through it with the book.
DeleteI loved The Gilmore Girls too! I think I'll check out this book. Thanks for posting :)
ReplyDeleteLucy, yay! I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteMy mom and sister loved The Gilmore Girls but I was working night shift when it was on and just couldn't keep up with any shows. It might make a good gift idea for my family. I'm glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteJen, we didn't watch it when it aired, we watched it later with DVDs. It would be a good gift idea :)
DeleteI will look for this one. Thank you for sharing it with us, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteDeb, you're welcome! I enjoyed it.
DeleteThank you so much for the kind words about The Gilmore Girls Companion, Cindy! I was especially pleased to hear you found it in a library. Can you tell me which library that was? All my life I've longed to see one of my books in a library (I grew up in libraries ;-)) and never have, so I was thrilled to learn here that somewhere in this world at least one of my books has a little home on a library shelf. All the best to you – Aaron (AS) Berman https://www.aaronsberman.com/
ReplyDeleteAaron, thank you so much for stopping by! I found it in the Cleveland, Ohio library, the main library downtown. I love libraries and literally just happened upon it.
DeleteFantastic, Cindy – thank you again for your post :-)
DeleteYou are very welcome!
DeleteI also loved The Gilmore Girls and actually just watched them in 2022. I think I would also enjoy this book. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
ReplyDeleteCarla, you're welcome :)
DeleteSsssh! My sweet bride is a huge Gilmore Girls fan. Thanks to your review, I have just ordered this book as a Christmas present. But don't tell her, okay?
ReplyDeleteLOL, I couldn't even if I wanted to! Thanks for stopping by and I am sure she will enjoy it!
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