Description:
There's Someone in Reception explores the weird and wonderful world of local journalism. Based on interviews with generations of journalists, it covers the glory days, the disastrous decline and the signs of hope now emerging in many places.
Review Quotes:
"Somewhat in the vein of This is Going to Hurt or the Secret Barrister, this book is peppered with great anecdotes."
"The stories in this book are both funny and sweet."
"A love song to public service, to community journalism, and to the often voiceless and vulnerable people that national media ignore."
"A joyous book which highlights the quirks, foibles, whimsy and oddity of the great British public."
"This is a really fun read, a peek into news offices and village life in the UK that I, as an American reader, found quite fascinating."