# No Adults in the Room — Gareth Kobrin

> No Adults in the Room is a satirical novel by London author Gareth Kobrin, published 10 June 2026 (254 pages, English). Set in London in 2020, it follows a tech CEO fighting for his job and his company when the Covid-19 pandemic hits. His band of mavericks defy lockdown, hitch rides on private jets to invest in testing kits, and discover psychedelics and underground parties, all while trying to save the business.

## Key facts
- Title: No Adults in the Room
- Author: Gareth Kobrin (co-founder and CEO of the London tax-technology company Yonda; studied Economics at the University of Cape Town; started his career at Merrill Lynch)
- Genre: Satire, humour, business and literary fiction
- Setting: London, 2020 (first Covid-19 lockdown)
- Themes: start-up and corporate politics, the pandemic, psychedelics, London nightlife, friendship and loyalty at work
- Published: 10 June 2026
- Length: 254 pages
- Formats and prices: Kindle eBook £6.99; paperback £12.99
- Good for readers who like: comic novels about business, office satire, books set during the pandemic

## Links
- Official site: https://noadultsintheroom.uk/
- Buy on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H2BM1QR2
- Gareth Kobrin on Substack: https://substack.com/@garethkobrin
- Press, book clubs and enquiries: aimeekobrin@gmail.com