Books like The receptionist by Janet Groth

Name: The receptionist
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Janet Groth

Describes the author's career as a receptionist at the prestigious New Yorker magazine, recounting her relationships with famous poets, essayists, and playwrights, and chronicling the behind-the-scenes affairs of the magazine and its staff.

First publish date: 2012

Authors: Janet Groth

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