Sally Rooney's award-winning novels have sold millions of copies and been adapted into hit shows. With her latest book "Intermezzo" hitting shelves this week, the 33-year-old is sticking with what has worked for her. For Rooney, whose novels explore the complexity of interpersonal relationships with themes like identity and love, changing things up for the sake of changing things up isn't appealing. Use code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off, now extended through September 30, 2024, for the back-to-school season. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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Persons: Sally Rooney's, Rooney, Austen, Henry James, Dostoyevsky Organizations: New York Times, CNBC