Peck & Peck

Set in 1982 New York City, this literary novel follows Batter Gray, a recent college graduate with a unique talent for poetry, as he lands a coveted job at the prestigious and secretive poetry journal Peck & Peck. Amidst a vibrant yet tumultuous city, Batter navigates the intense internal politics and fierce creativity of the magazine's editors, uncovering the complexities of artistic originality and the high stakes of literary ambition. From the author of Lessons in Chemistry, this story offers a behind-the-scenes look at the exhilarating and sometimes ruthless world of publishing, blending humor, drama, and vivid character portrayals.