A team of publishing nerds hits the subways, streets, parks & bars to find out what New Yorkers are reading now.
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Brave New World, Aldous Huxley (M, 30s, said to me “This conductor sounds like the teacher on Charlie Brown”, G train) http://bit.ly/107KQqi
Codependent No More, Melody Beattie (F, 20s, blonde hair with bangs, bright pink lips, green shirt, underlining, 6 train) http://bit.ly/16CjNuq
This Miffy Book, Dick Bruna (M, tiny baby, sitting on mom’s lap, chewing on the cover, M103 bus) http://bit.ly/16CiuvL
The Miracle Cures of Dr. Aira, César Aira (M, 30s, glasses, navy coat, camera bag, messenger bag, weekend bag, 5 train) http://bit.ly/14syDPX
The Social Animal, David Brooks (F, 20s, robin’s egg blue nail polish, pink w/ white dots phone case, E train) http://bit.ly/14snpew
Lonely Planet New York City, Lonely Planet (F, 20s, stopped for a photo and clocked her friend with the camera, Broadway) http://bit.ly/14svpfo
Les Petites Crapules, Tony Garth (F, 50s, reading to friend, F 50s, who was helping, both w/ French accent, G train) http://bit.ly/14sojrc
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier Clay, Michael Chabon (F, 20s, using finger to follow text while reading, G train) http://bit.ly/16zyq1J
This Is Where I Leave You, Jonathan Tropper (F, 20s, open sweater cardigan, skinny jeans, flats, E train) http://bit.ly/16zxsTd
A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin (M, 20s, green “Brooklyn Beer School” patch on a black zip-up jacket, G train) http://bit.ly/16zxYjU
Urak és emberek, Hatvany Lajos (F, 30s, yellow flowered raincoat, seemed to be enjoying it, M15 bus) http://bit.ly/10sHuwW
Sanctuary: The Outcast Chronicles, Rowena Cory Daniells (M, 20s, sneaker-like shoes, tan jacket, Roosevelt Island Tramway) http://bit.ly/10sFpRR
The Invisible Bridge, Julie Orringer (F, 20s, striped shirt, dark hair in ponytail, walking, Dag Hammarskjold Park) http://bit.ly/10sEDEi
The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison (F, 20s, chin in hand, red Chucks, spied on C train from Penn Station platform) http://bit.ly/17l5daT
Muchas Vidas, Muchos Sabios, Brian L. Weiss, M.D. (M, 60s, diamond ring, pinstripe jacket, 6 train platform, 51st St) http://bit.ly/ZFTwUu
