FAQ About Gilmore Girls

The author of the book that Rory steals in season four is named Jess Mariano. Jess is Rory's former boyfriend and the book is a manuscript of his novel that he has been working on. Rory takes the book from his backpack without his knowledge when she visits him in Philadelphia. This act strains their relationship and leads to a conflict between Rory and Lorelai, who is disappointed in her daughter's actions. The storyline surrounding the stolen manuscript and its impact on Rory's relationships is a significant plot point in the fourth season of Gilmore Girls.