Offsite Book Talk with Bonnie Garmus

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender literary novel set in the publishing world of 1980s New York City about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck. Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest. If you love Alison Espach and Virginia Evans, you do not want to miss our offsite event with Bonnie Garmus at the AC Hotel! REVIEWS: “Tender-hearted… packs the novel with the antic humor and colorful characterizations that drew readers to her debut. There’s much to cherish in this charming tale.” —Publishers Weekly “ hungry for another Bonnie Garmus hit. Thankfully Peck & Peck is here to feed those gaping mouths… With the trappings of the literary world, and the heart of a bildungsroman, Peck & Peck vows to fill the void in all our hearts with a needed dash of wit and poignancy.” —Literary Hub, Most Anticipated Books of 2026, Part Two “Garmus applies her unique comic sensibility to the story of Batter Gray… charming… with some really lovely things to say about poetry.” —Kirkus “Magnificent. Captivating, funny, wise and wonderful. Peck & Peck is the book the literary world has been waiting for, and it delivers on every level. I couldn’t love it more.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark “I’m absolutely over the moon about Bonnie Garmus’ new novel. It is EXACTLY what I needed to read right now. Charming, uplifting, soulful, and original, this is the perfect successor to Lessons in Chemistry. If you loved Elizabeth Zott, you will adore Batter Gray. Book clubs will adore this novel. I loved it.” —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Women ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bonnie Garmus is a coffee-dependent American novelist. Her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, was a Good Morning America Book Club Pick, a Goodreads Choice Best Book of the Year, spent nearly two years on the New York Times bestseller list and was named by Times readers as one of the top 100 books of the 21st century. Translated into over forty languages, Lessons in Chemistry was honored with sixteen international literary awards and made into an Apple TV limited series. Peck & Peck is her second novel. Never been to an offsite event? Your ticket includes entry to the event and a signed copy of the featured book. There will be beverages available for purchase at the venue. Nearby Public Parking: Poinsett Garage Broad Street Garage Riverplace Garage Spring Street Garage Richardson Garage