Emily J. Smith's debut novel, 'Nothing Serious,' intertwines a critique of Silicon Valley's culture with a gripping narrative. Centered on Edie Walker, a mid-30s Stanford graduate working at a social media startup, the story escalates as Edie's friend Anaya, a scholar involved in feminist studies, is found dead. As Edie navigates her feelings for a tech mogul while seeking answers about Anaya's death, the novel combines elements of a police procedural and a commentary on sexism, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
"Smith's brisk debut... achieves the improbable: It explores the often disheartening experience of living in a world built by Silicon Valley yet still manages to be thoroughly enjoyable."
"Anaya promises to send Edie part of her in-progress manuscript. But before she can, Anaya is found dead in her Outer Sunset apartment."
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