Not Safe For Work: Author of the viral essay 'My boyfriend, a writer, broke up with me because I am a writer'

The compulsively readable novel about a young woman trying to succeed in Hollywood without selling her soul - perfect for fans of Sweetbitter , My Dark Vanessa and Exciting Times 'Glittering. A funny, spiky, compulsive story about toxic workplaces, lean-in culture and #MeToo' EVENING STANDARD 'A frank study of the psychological, and at times literal, gymnastics that are required of striving women' RAVEN LEILANI, bestselling author of LUSTER 'A blistering look at the hidden side of Hollywood' GLAMOUR , 'BEST NEW BOOKS' 'Frank, funny and unputdownable' CLAIRE MESSUD ________ You are a young, ambitious, college-educated feminist. And you've just landed a job in television. To climb the ranks, you do whatever it takes: - Pull all-nighters - Lean on your powerful mother's contacts - Stay in shape at cult-like fitness classes - Secretly wear your boss's fitbit to improve his step count - and his temper You know the rules of this world. When someone senior tells you how pretty you look, you smile and thank him - and make a mental note never to wear that dress alone with him again. When rumours of an assault start to circle the office, and your close friend confesses her own disturbing experience, you know there is plenty to gain from staying silent. And all too much to lose through speaking out. Besides, you know your boss is one of the good guys . . . don't you? ________ 'An intoxicating exploration of male-dominated workplaces . . . NSFW is gripping' TIME 'Ambition bites back . . . So visceral is the narrator's voice that every time I opened the book felt like sliding into uncomfortable heels. Brave' New York Times Longlisted for the Center for Fiction Prize The compulsively readable novel about a young woman trying to succeed in Hollywood without selling her soul - perfect for fans of Sweetbitter , My Dark Vanessa and Exciting Times 'Deliciously sharp, ridiculously funny, and surprisingly heartfelt' COCO MELLORS 'A blistering look at the hidden side of Hollywood' GLAMOUR 'Frank, funny and unputdownable' CLAIRE MESSUD 'Glittering. A funny, spiky, compulsive story about toxic workplaces' EVENING STANDARD 'A frank account of leaning in and its inherent filthiness' RAVEN LEILANI ________ You knew Hollywood would be difficult. So when you land a job in television, you're ready for anything: pulling all-nighters, leaning on your powerful mother's contacts, keeping your boss happy whatever - and whoever - the cost. You thrive under pressure, and are determined to excel. But there's a dark side to the industry that's about to rear its head. And soon, you must decide your place in it: Follower. Troublemaker. People-pleaser. Rulebreaker. If you don't know who you are yet, how can you know where you stand? But no one is supposed to have it all figured out . . . Right? ________ 'Sharp, fun . . . The writing is fresh and stylish. I loved it' DAILY MAIL 'Wholly engrossing and shrewdly observational' ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS 'An intoxicating exploration of male-dominated workplaces' TIME 'Ambition bites back . . . So visceral is the narrator's voice that every time I opened the book it felt like sliding into uncomfortable heels. Brave' NEW YORK TIMES Longlisted for the Center for Fiction Prize The Compulsively Readable Novel About A Young Woman Trying To Succeed In Hollywood Without Selling Her Soul - Perfect For Fans Of Sweetbitter, My Dark Vanessa And Exciting Times 'glittering. A Funny, Spiky, Compulsive Story About Toxic Workplaces, Lean-in Culture And #metoo' Evening Standard 'a Frank Study Of The Psychological, And At Times Literal, Gymnastics That Are Required Of Striving Women' Raven Leilani, Bestselling Author Of Luster 'frank, Funny And Unputdownable' Claire Messud ________ You Are A Young, Ambitious, College-educated Feminist. And You've Just Landed A Job In Television. To Climb The Ranks, You Do Whatever It Takes: - Pull All-nighters - Lean On Your Powerful Mother's Contacts - Stay In Shape At Cult-like Fitness Classes - Secretly Wear Your Boss's Fitbit To Improve His Step Count - And His Temper You Know The Rules Of This World. When Someone Senior Tells You How Pretty You Look, You Smile And Thank Him - And Make A Mental Note Never To Wear That Dress Alone With Him Again. When Rumours Of An Assault Start To Circle The Office, And Your Close Friend Confesses Her Own Disturbing Experience, You Know There Is Plenty To Gain From Staying Silent. And All Too Much To Lose Through Speaking Out. Besides, You Know Your Boss Is One Of The Good Guys . . . Don't You? ________ With Blisteringly Sharp Prose And A Darkly Humorous Voice, Not Safe For Work Is An Unflinching Exploration Of The Grey Area Between Empowerment And Complicity, And A Searing, Unforgettable Portrait Of What Success Costs In A Patriarchal World. In Isabel Kaplan’s timely book, NSFW, an unnamed protagonist encountered misogyny at her job as an assistant at a Hollywood television network°°° Isabel Kaplan is the author of the national bestselling novel NSFW, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize & an Amazon “Best Book of 2022.” She is also the author of the viral Guardian essay “My boyfriend, a writer, broke up with me because I’m a writer” & the national bestselling young adult novel Hancock Park. She studied English at Harvard & holds an MFA in creative writing from NYU. Kaplan is a co-founder of Project 100, an organization launched after the 2016 election to support progressive women running for Congress. She previously worked in TV drama development at Fox Broadcasting Company.