"Shopgirl" is a novella written by Steve Martin that tells the story of Mirabelle Buttersfield, a young woman working as a sales clerk in a luxury department store in Los Angeles. She struggles with loneliness and her search for love while navigating her relationships with customers and her life in the city. The narrative explores themes of isolation, desire, and the complexities of modern romance. Mirabelle becomes involved with two very different men: Jeremy, a slacker, and Ray, a wealthy older man. Their interactions highlight the contrasts between superficial connections and deeper emotional bonds.