Kelly Bishop to publish debut novel Broad Appeal in Fall 2027
The Gilmore Girls actress wrote Broad Appeal with author Ali Rosen; William Morrow will publish it in Fall 2027.
Kelly Bishop will publish her first novel, Broad Appeal, in Fall 2027 through William Morrow, according to screenrant.com. The book is written with author Ali Rosen and is already available for pre-order.
Broad Appeal centers on Roz, a woman in her late 70s who takes on three roommates in order to keep her Upper West Side apartment.
The announcement marks a move into fiction for Bishop, who is best known on television as Emily Gilmore. Gilmore Girls ran on The WB and The CW from 2000 to 2007, and Bishop returned to the role in the 2016 Netflix revival Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life.
Her previous book was a memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl, published in 2024. On stage, Bishop won a Tony for originating the role of Sheila in A Chorus Line and played Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing; on television she also played Fanny Flowers on Bunheads from 2012 to 2013 and Benedetta in seasons 4 and 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Quick answers
When does Kelly Bishop's novel Broad Appeal come out?
Broad Appeal is scheduled for release in Fall 2027 from William Morrow.
What is Broad Appeal about?
The novel follows Roz, a woman in her late 70s who takes on three roommates to keep her Upper West Side apartment.
Can I pre-order Broad Appeal?
Yes, Broad Appeal is available for pre-order.