The eBook “The Real World” was written by Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein and published by W. W. Norton & Company. The authors use examples from everyday life and popular culture to get students thinking sociologically and show the relevance of sociology to their lives and the future of society. The book includes innovative data workshops in every chapter to help students apply theoretical concepts to their own lives and practice sociology. The 2020 version is available for download, and with low-cost formats and a comprehensive support package, both students and instructors can benefit from this textbook. Kerry Ferris is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Northern Illinois University, and her research focuses on the social power system of celebrities and their fans. She has published her work in various academic journals, including Symbolic Interaction, Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, The Journal of Popular Culture, and Text & Performance Quarterly. “Stargazing: Celebrity, Fame, and Social Interaction” is a book she co-authored with Scott R. Harris.