Peck & Peck

Set in 1982 New York City, this literary novel by the bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry explores the vibrant and tumultuous world of the city’s publishing scene through the eyes of Batter Gray, a recent college graduate with a talent for poetry. When Batter lands a job at the prestigious, secretive, and fiercely competitive poetry journal Peck & Peck, his life quickly becomes intertwined with the journal’s intense internal conflicts and quirky staff. With a backdrop of rising crime and cultural change, the story captures the complexities of pursuing originality and creativity in a high-stakes literary environment.