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My first book, The Subway Chronicles: Scenes from Life in New York, was published in 2006 (Penguin/Plume). It’s a collection of essays about the crazy, sad, thoughtful things that can happen riding the New York City subway system. I recently finished my first novel which is tentatively titled We Happy Few. While I’m putting the finishing touches on it, I post random thoughts on my blog.

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I live in Brooklyn, NY, in a 5th floor walk-up. You might think this keeps me in shape. It doesn’t.

The best movie ending ever is Cinema Paradiso. Hands down.

I keep a stack of books near my bedside that I’d like to read, but couldn’t possibly finish in a lifetime. Right now I’m working on Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. From time to time...more


“There is no such thing as a stupid question.”


~ Mrs. Reynolds, kindergarten teacher



I’m sorry to be the one to disappoint Mrs. Reynolds, but there are stupid questions. Many of which I, personally, have asked. Take last week, for instance.


Upon returning home from work, I found a woman was trying to get into my building. She looked to be in her late 60′s or early 70′s. She had short hair and wore...

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Published on June 14, 2013 03:44
Average rating: 3.62 · 140 ratings · 30 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
The Subway Chronicles: Scen...
3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 139 ratings — published 2006
The Subway Chronicles: More...
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012

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