Work Nights
Work Nights by Erica Peplin, published by Simon and Schuster on June 17, 2025, is a debut novel that explores the complexities of love and identity through the eyes of a young queer woman. Set against the backdrop of New York City’s vibrant newspaper scene, the story follows Jane Grabowski as she navigates her mundane office job while developing feelings for Madeline, an intern who challenges her understanding of relationships. The narrative intertwines themes of LGBTQ+ identity and the struggles of modern romance, presenting a relatable yet nuanced portrayal of love in a fast-paced urban environment.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Jane’s journey as she balances her attraction to the elusive Madeline and the steadfast commitment of her roommate’s friend, Addy, a musician with a strong moral compass. The book delves into the intricacies of love triangles, self-discovery, and the societal pressures surrounding queer relationships. With 256 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of genre fiction and women’s fiction, inviting readers to reflect on the challenges of authenticity and connection in a world filled with expectations.
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**Longlisted for the Center for Fiction 2025 First Novel Prize**
A young queer woman finds herself in a love triangle with an unobtainable intern and a quick-tempered musician in this charming debut that combines Big Swiss with The Devil Wears Prada.
Jane Grabowski hauls herself to her nine to five office job at New York City’s most acclaimed newspaper to sit in stale air under severe florescent lights and mask her rage by sending emails with too many exclamation points.
Luckily, Jane has a reason to keep coming into the office: Madeline, the distractingly beautiful intern. Madeline has never dated a woman and is uncomfortable with labels but with carefully timed lunch breaks and painstakingly crafted texts, Jane works her way into her life. Meanwhile, Jane’s free-spirited artist roommate tries to keep her from falling for a straight girl by dragging Jane to gay bars and queer Shabbat dinners, where she meets the decidedly uncool and morally righteous musician, Addy.
Caught between Addy’s readiness to commit and Madeline’s alluring unpredictability, Jane is pulled down a slippery path of lies and deceit, leading to a plane ticket that threatens to take everything down in one fell swoop.
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