Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman

“It’s the funniest, sexiest book party you’ll be invited to this year, and I promise you don’t want to miss it."

—Grant Ginder, author of THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING

“The funniest novel I’ve read in ages! But also the most romantic! Hot Desk had me by turns laughing and swooning…I challenge any reader not to fall in love with this charming debut.”

—Joanna Rakoff, bestselling author of MY SALINGER YEAR

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“Rollicking and hilarious”
—People Magazine

"In a debut spanning generations, Dickerman leads readers on a funny, heartwarming journey through two generations’ involvement in the publishing industry… The story has a lot of moving parts, but once all the pieces finally come together, readers will find a touching, satisfying ending…A unique, decades-spanning story of friendship, love, and literature.”
—Kirkus Review, starred

“With depth and verve, Dickerman's debut is sure to please lovers of Manhattan-set, lit-world stories.”
—Booklist

"A snappy, entertaining read with a meaty backstory... Fiercely entertaining... its mix of historical fiction, comedy of manners, literary mystery, feminist examination of a beloved author and a splash of romance offers readers lots to love... Hot Desk is a colorful and satisfying debut."
—BookPage

“For anyone who likes a good Nancy Meyers movie, episodes of “Nobody Wants This,” or Curtis Sittenfeld’s fiction, HOT DESK is for you. It’s funny, romantic, and a surprising delight from a promising new author.”
—Bookreporter

“…a buzzy, bookish romance that also includes elements of literary mystery, social satire, workplace banter, and a feminist critique of a (fictional)great man of letters.”
—The Boston Globe

“Atlanta resident Laura Dickerman delivers a breezy, snarky rom-com set in the cutthroat corporate world of book publishing with her debut.”
—Atlanta Journal Constitution

“This debut’s rom-com wrapper belies its surprising depth…Just wait for the movie, which could become the greatest rom-com of them all.”
—Washington Independent Review of Books

“Set in Manhattan, this charming dual timeline novel has notes of romance—but it’s really more of a love letter to the book publishing industry.”
—Chatelaine

“The enemies-to-lovers story line is appealing, as is the office intrigue…a dishy…tale of the literary world”
–Publishers Weekly

“This debut novel captures the 1980s New York City literary scene and contrasts it with the post-pandemic editing and publishing world. Readers who enjoy personal introspection in novels will find plenty to enjoy here.”
–Library Journal

“Hot Desk is a publishing meet-cute mash-up: both a revisionist story of literary fame and friendship and a gossipy, romantic romp full of heart.”
—Betsy Lerner, author of THE SHRED SISTERS

“A fun and funny immersion into the current generation of New Yorkers chasing big dreams in the world of book publishing. Amid all the laughs, a mother-daughter story touches the heart and delivers deep rewards.”
—Eric Zicklin, writer and producer, Younger

"A fresh take on classic rom-coms, Laura Dickerman's clever comedy of manners captures the timeless romance of literary New York." —Jillian Medoff, bestselling author of WHEN WE WERE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL