NSFW

By Isabel Kaplan,

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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…

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1 author picked NSFW as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is full of petty rivalries and hierarchies that seem high stakes in the moment but, with time and distance, seem absurd. Competition between employees at the LA television station where the novel takes place is cutthroat. There’s no trust, no downtime, and something as simple as taking a day off with the flu can destroy your standing.

This book is chaotic and challenging and somehow perfectly captures the feel of an office in a fast-paced office that takes itself too seriously. I’ve been there, and I felt every moment of this book. Kaplan finds ways to point out…

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