Peck & Peck was such an interesting and unexpected read. I loved the quirky world of the poetry journal and the strange collection of personalities surrounding it. Bonnie Garmus has such a distinctive sense of humor, and there were plenty of moments that made me laugh while still giving the story some heart. I especially enjoyed the themes around ambition, identity, and finding your own place in the world. If you loved the wit and personality of Lessons in Chemistry, this is definitely worth picking up.

This was so good! I think it's hard for a sophomore novel to be as good as the first, but Garmus did it.

Batter was unlike any other protagonist that I can recall. Not overly likable at times, but definitely himself. I loved his relationship with his parents. His mother was so adorably quirky.

There was almost a magical element to this book around the secrecy of Peck & Peck and its editors. The descriptions of the building and the aviary were incredible. The fact that it was set in the early 1980s also made it interesting- no cell phones and more privacy due to a lack of social media.

I devoured this book and would have enjoyed more.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.