"I devoured this impressive debut novel from Laura Buchwald. An intimate ghost story baked into a deliciously gripping look at 90s restaurant culture, The Coat Check Girl serves up a bold new voice in genre-bending fiction."—Hannah Bos, co-creator of the award-winning HBO series "Somebody Somewhere."

“Was the fact that my mother was a coat check girl when she met my father a reason I loved Laura Buchwald’s The Coat Check Girl? Possibly. But it might have also been the crisp dialogue, evocative writing, and masterly description of the New York and New Orleans restaurant worlds that had me flipping pages. This is a terrific first novel, a ghost story with style and humor and insight, and a protagonist in Josie Gray that I won’t soon forget.” —Tom Barbash, author of Stay Up With Me and The Dakota Winters

“Many fine novels have been written about a young single New Yorker trying to figure out her life—but few are as fresh and original as Laura Buchwald’s The Coat Check Girl. From the behind-the-scenes view of an upscale restaurant to the delightful array of staff and patrons to the rich explorations of loss and grief to the unexpected ghostly visitors—Buchwald’s story holds surprises on every page. A layered and truly satisfying read by a writer who knows how to tell a story.” —Barbara Josselsohn, author of Secrets of the Italian Island and The Forgotten Italian Restaurant

"A delightful page-turner. The characters are richly drawn and the female protagonist unforgettable. The story is highly entertaining, profound, witty, and haunted by ghosts and mysteries. The perfect vacation book, especially if you're going to New York or New Orleans."— Richard Grant, New York Times bestselling author of The Deepest South of All.

“A charming debut about navigating the grief process and finding your place in the world, The Coat Check Girl is a quick read with surprising depth. Laura Buchwald has created a world of magic and mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. She deftly captures the texture of New Orleans and tone of New York City on the dawn of the new millennium. You’ll fall in love with Josie and the Bistrot family of lovable misfits.” —Ophira Edut, author, The Astrology Advantage (Simon & Schuster)

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