Parks and Rec

Name: Parks and Rec
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ISBN: 9781529977936

Lit'rally the Inside Story of America’s Great Underdog Sitcom

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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Ebury Spotlight
18 August 2026

Film, TV & Radio; Television; Social & cultural history; Popular culture

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, the definitive guide to beloved sitcom Parks and Recreation. Featuring exclusive cast and creator interviews and unparalleled insider knowledge.

\""Armstrong is an engaging writer, and her enthusiasm for the series is enormously contagious.... More fun than watching Li'l Sebastian chow down on a waffle from JJ's Diner.\"" - Kirkus

The insider account into the sitcom that barely survived its first season - but went on to become a modern classic.

When Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, creators of The Office, came together to write a new comedy, they wanted to create something that would celebrate the power of community. Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson and the rest of the Pawnee gang became the escape we all needed, balancing sharp political commentary with heart, optimism and top-notch comedy. But the road wasn't smooth, despite one of TV's most lovable casts.

Featuring exclusive cast and creator interviews and unmatched insider knowledge from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Parks and Rec gives the untold story of how the iconic show came to be. With a foreword from Offerman himself, Armstrong gains access to new and exclusive interviews with Michael Schur, Greg Daniels, Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, as well as other cast and crew members.

By: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9781529977936
ISBN 10: 1529977932
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 18 August 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's writing takes readers behind the scenes of major moments in pop culture history and examines the lasting impact that our favourite TV shows, music, and movies have on our society and psyches. She has written eight books, including the New York Times bestseller Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television, Sex and the City and Us, and So Fetch. Armstrong spent ten years on staff at Entertainment Weekly, where she reported from the front lines of Grey's Anatomy, 30 Rock, Lost, and The Office. Her writing has since appeared in BBC Culture, New York magazine, Billboard, and many other places. She curates and writes the Peabody Finds newsletter, featuring recommendations and media history, from the prestigious Peabody Awards in broadcasting. Her own newsletter, Culture Trip, explores the intersections between pop culture, spirituality, and politics. She lives with her partner in New York's Hudson Valley.