A team of publishing nerds hits the subways, streets, parks & bars to find out what New Yorkers are reading now.

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FriMay 18th
Rules of Vengeance, Christopher Reich (M, 70 , short-sleeve shirt, tan slacks, waiting for a ride, Lexington and 32nd) http://bit.ly/L3LAVg

Rules of Vengeance, Christopher Reich (M, 70 , short-sleeve shirt, tan slacks, waiting for a ride, Lexington and 32nd) http://bit.ly/L3LAVg

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Balkan Ghosts, Robert D. Kaplan (F, 30s, T-shirt and jeans, headband, jewel nose stud, Dempsey’s on 2nd Avenue) http://bit.ly/L3LdtW

Balkan Ghosts, Robert D. Kaplan (F, 30s, T-shirt and jeans, headband, jewel nose stud, Dempsey’s on 2nd Avenue) http://bit.ly/L3LdtW

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This Charming Man, Marian Keyes (F, 40s, black capris, black loafers, gray cardigan, Gap shopping bag, M train) http://bit.ly/L3L5uc

This Charming Man, Marian Keyes (F, 40s, black capris, black loafers, gray cardigan, Gap shopping bag, M train) http://bit.ly/L3L5uc

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WedMay 16th
The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs, Alexander McCall Smith (F, 40s, All black, clogs, messenger bag, Union Sq) http://bit.ly/Ja1932

The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs, Alexander McCall Smith (F, 40s, All black, clogs, messenger bag, Union Sq) http://bit.ly/Ja1932

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Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson (M, 30s, Brown raincoat, otherwise all blue, leather shoes, handsome, Union Sq) http://bit.ly/Ja11jT

Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson (M, 30s, Brown raincoat, otherwise all blue, leather shoes, handsome, Union Sq) http://bit.ly/Ja11jT

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A Taste of Transcendence, Swami B. B. Tirtha (M, 20s, Brown wool sweater, Chucks, leaning in doorway, Q train) http://bit.ly/Ja0PBn

A Taste of Transcendence, Swami B. B. Tirtha (M, 20s, Brown wool sweater, Chucks, leaning in doorway, Q train) http://bit.ly/Ja0PBn

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Preacher: Dixie Fried, Garth Ennis (F, 20s, Asked me where I got my dress, friend gave me a pen, Bwy-Laf plat) http://bit.ly/Ja0L4E

Preacher: Dixie Fried, Garth Ennis (F, 20s, Asked me where I got my dress, friend gave me a pen, Bwy-Laf plat) http://bit.ly/Ja0L4E

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TueMay 15th
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin (F, 40s, Preg, blue sweater, greying hair, underlining, Bwy-Laf) http://bit.ly/Ja0A9i

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin (F, 40s, Preg, blue sweater, greying hair, underlining, Bwy-Laf) http://bit.ly/Ja0A9i

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A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway (F, 30s, Louie Vuitton bag, brown pants, shiny hair, Q train) http://bit.ly/J9ZGcS

A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway (F, 30s, Louie Vuitton bag, brown pants, shiny hair, Q train) http://bit.ly/J9ZGcS

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Penguin Anthology of Australian Women’s Writing, Dale Spender, ed. (M, 30s, leaning on bkshelf, Housing Works) http://bit.ly/Ja0cru

Penguin Anthology of Australian Women’s Writing, Dale Spender, ed. (M, 30s, leaning on bkshelf, Housing Works) http://bit.ly/Ja0cru

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon (M, 30s, Very handsome, tote, brown bomber, Q train) http://bit.ly/J9ZU3M

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon (M, 30s, Very handsome, tote, brown bomber, Q train) http://bit.ly/J9ZU3M

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MonMay 14th
A Clash of Kings, George R. R. Martin (M, 20s, Red Jansport backpack, purple and black Vans, thermal, M train) http://bit.ly/J9ZKJL

A Clash of Kings, George R. R. Martin (M, 20s, Red Jansport backpack, purple and black Vans, thermal, M train) http://bit.ly/J9ZKJL

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A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway (M, 30s, Long hair, paisley shirt, purple crocodile shoes, Bwy-Laf platform) http://bit.ly/J9ZGcS

A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway (M, 30s, Long hair, paisley shirt, purple crocodile shoes, Bwy-Laf platform) http://bit.ly/J9ZGcS

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Curious George, H. A. Rey (F, 30s, Reading to her baby in its stroller. Diaper bag., F train) http://bit.ly/J9Zuug

Curious George, H. A. Rey (F, 30s, Reading to her baby in its stroller. Diaper bag., F train) http://bit.ly/J9Zuug

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The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald (F, 30s, embroidered top, big watch, standing w beer while reading, Hot Bird bar) http://bit.ly/JYSlGw

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald (F, 30s, embroidered top, big watch, standing w beer while reading, Hot Bird bar) http://bit.ly/JYSlGw

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