"One of the best books I've ever read. Genius level clever. A superbly crafted, intricate story about life, love and standing up for what you believe in. I absolutely loved it."
—DONNA ASHWORTH, bestselling poet and author of To the Women
“This novel is everything: a love story, a literary thriller, a brilliant satire that’s full of humor and heart. Only Bonnie Garmus can write like this.”
— MEG MASON, internationally bestselling author of You Be Mother and Sorrow and Bliss
"It was an absolute delight to escape into Bonnie Garmus's world of delinquent poets, demented publishers and recherché fonts. Her exuberant comedy and freewheeling imagination reminded me of John Irving in his prime. Many congratulations - no 'difficult second album' for Bonnie Garmus - I thought it was even better than her first."
— CLARE CHAMBERS, bestselling author of Small Pleasures
"An absolute triumph of storytelling, writing and characterisation... This is a glorious celebration of, and plea for, the creative arts, with a cast of truly unforgettable characters, from the eponymous Peck & Peck to the excellently named narrator Batter Gray. I won't forget this book. Ever."
—JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
"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
"Magnificent. Captivating, funny, wise and wonderful. Peck and 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
“An absolute delight! Garmus creates a world where poetry is beloved, families are complicated and a dog (once again) saves the day. Fans will be delighted at this creative, enjoyable world.”
— Woman's World
“Garmus applies her unique comic sensibility to the story of Batter Gray… charming… with some really lovely things to say about poetry.”
— Kirkus
“[People are] 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
“Tender-hearted… [Garmus] 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
