Confessions of a Grammar Queen
A Novel
by Eliza Knight
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Pub Date Jun 10 2025 | Archive Date Jun 17 2025
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Description
There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960's New York. And that is exactly what savvy, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change.
Bernadette Swift, a young copyeditor at Lenox & Park Publishing, is determined to become the first female CEO in the publishing industry. But first she needs to take the next step up that ladder with a promotion that her boorish and sexist boss wants to thwart. Seeking a base of support, Bernadette joins a feminist women's book club at the New York Public Library, and soon, she's inspiring her fellow members to challenge the male gatekeepers and decades of ingrained sexism in their workplaces and pursue their personal and professional dreams.
And that is precisely what Bernedette does on a daily basis: keeps her eye on the prize—equality for women in the workplace, and a promotion—while fending off the ire of her boss and the sabotaging efforts of a jealous coworker. With the support of her book club buddies and a certain charismatic editor at Lenox & Park who has completely fallen for her, maybe, just maybe, Bernadette will prove able to claim victory for herself and the young women coming after her.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781464238239 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Emalyn S, Reviewer
I absolutely loved this book. A powerhouse of a female lead main character in NYC in the 60s? With a dog whose perspective covers half the book? I’m there. Such lovable lead characters and equally good antagonists. Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!
Amanda D, Reviewer
A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
Arlene L, Reviewer
With a plentiful amount of humor and romance, this historical fiction novel is chock full of power…..the power of female friendships, the power of the fight for women’s workplace equality and the power of words.
Bernadette Swift, also known as “Queen B the Grammarian” works as a copy editor with dreams of becoming the first female CEO of a major publishing house. But it’s the 1960’s where working women, regardless of their position, were asked to make and serve the coffee while putting up with ridicule and unwanted sexual advances from their male bosses and coworkers. That is until Bernadette, a true bibliophile and logophile decided it was time for changes in the workplace. With a wonderful cast of women friends and Bernadette’s Great Dane Frank who narrates intermittent chapters with his delightful thoughts and love for “his girl Bernadette”, this is an entertaining and powerful story as we witness women reclaim their voice and courage as they break down workplace walls. In one beautiful word, this book was SPLENDIFEROUS!
Thank you NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and Elizabeth Knight for the delightful experience of being an early reader in exchange for my honest opinion.
Samantha J, Media/Journalist
What an incredible story.
This is perhaps one of the best-written books I’ve ever read. The triumphs, the downfalls, and the history are all well-told and inspiring.
In the words of Reese Witherspoon: “Women’s stories matter,” and this book is essential.
I loved Bernadette so much and was rooting for her from start to finish. I loved her book club and how empowering they were and sought change rather than waiting for it. I enjoyed Bernadette's strength and went after what she wanted while encouraging the others to do the same.
I loved Frank’s chapters; they were such fun additions to the story!
Graham was the perfect companion for her, and I liked how supportive he was of her. He never took credit for her achievements.
This was so inspiring, moving, and important. I’m so happy to have read it.
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