Work Nights

In this charming debut, longlisted for the Center for Fiction 2025 First Novel Prize, young queer woman Jane Grabowski navigates the complexities of love and identity within a high-pressure New York City newspaper. Torn between the captivating intern Madeline, who confuses her with her reluctance to label herself, and the committed yet morally rigid musician Addy, Jane's journey is filled with carefully crafted texts and lunch breaks. As her relationships deepen, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit that could unravel her world.