Beyond excited to welcome Allison Pataki to Books Are Chic for her inaugural visit! We got together to celebrate and chat about her latest novel, It Girl.

A fictionalized, deliciously juicy story filled with fame, scandal, and so much more, It Girl brings to life the original influencer, showgirl, and true pop culture sensation, Evelyn Nesbit. If you love The Gilded Age or have been listening to Life of a Showgirl, this is absolutely the book for you.

I also stand firm that this would be the perfect gateway into historical fiction if you’ve been thinking about dipping your toe into the genre. It basically reads like a vintage Us Weekly cover story—juicy, fascinating, and impossible to put down.

Allison and I had the best time chatting about pop culture, writing historical fiction, the research behind these larger-than-life stories, how she finds her leading ladies, and so much more. Add this one to your spring break #TBR—it’s the perfect poolside companion. 📚☀️