Friends of the Museum

In the witty and incisive novel Friends of the Museum, the director of a struggling New York City museum, Diane Schwebe, faces a whirlwind of challenges over the course of one pivotal day. As she navigates a tumultuous annual gala alongside a diverse cast of quirky museum staff—including a reluctant line cook and a conflicted film curator—tensions rise and secrets unfold, leading to unexpected revelations. This sharp and darkly humorous story explores themes of sacrifice and ambition, leaving readers captivated until the very end.