Download or read book The Receptionist written by Janet Groth and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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