Wed Sep 25 08:00:01 UTC 2024: ## Bestselling Author Rumaan Alam Explores Wealth and Entitlement in New Novel
**Los Angeles, CA** – Bestselling author Rumaan Alam is back with a new novel, *Entitlement*, set to hit shelves on September 17th. The book delves into the world of the ultra-wealthy and the impact of money on American life.
Alam, known for his critically acclaimed *Leave the World Behind*, says *Entitlement* is a reflection on the societal veneration of wealth and the disconnect it creates. He explores how money, while often touted as not being able to buy happiness, undeniably impacts individual opportunities and societal perception.
“We valorized the rich in this society,” Alam explains, “and by the same token, one must logically admit that we disregard the poor and that there is some moral value.” He points to the rise of figures like Michael Bloomberg and Donald Trump as examples of a societal shift towards accepting wealth as a marker of competence, a trend he finds “ridiculous.”
Set in a pre-pandemic New York City, *Entitlement* is a timely exploration of the complexities of wealth and its influence on personal identity and societal values. Alam acknowledges the inherent challenges of writing about money as a middle-class individual, noting that “you can’t help engaging or understanding yourself and your accomplishments in American life via money.”
Alam is excited to connect with readers and share his latest work, but he emphasizes the distinction between the creative process and the publicity surrounding it. “I spend all of my time in this room hunched over this very computer,” he says, “it’s nice to have an opportunity to exist outside of that, but that’s a different person.”
*Entitlement* is sure to spark conversations about wealth, power, and the state of American society, much like Alam’s previous works.
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