I know I was in the minority, being a hater of the Gilmore Girls. The first time I watched the series I wanted to punch every character in the face at least 10 times an episode. It rubbed me in all the wrong ways – shallow characters, horrendous parenting, stereotypical plot arcs.  I shook my head every time someone referenced the show or gushed on about what a fan they were.

Years later, I inadvertently inherited this book, Coffee at Luke’s: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest, by Jennifer Crusie.

Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of twenty-three novels, one book of literary criticism, miscellaneous articles, essays, novellas, and short stories, and the editor of three essay anthologies.

The book examines various aspects of the show in regard to the underlying demographic, generational interactions, societal commentary, etc.  And in that vein, and having recently read the Generations, I rewatched the series with new eyes.

Now, I’m not saying I’m a convert, or a fan, nor will I be wearing a Chilton sweater anytime soon.  But I can say I don’t hate Gilmore Girls quite as much anymore. Kudos to Jennifer Crusie.