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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




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Little Free Stoop Library.A few weeks back I’d mentioned I found the wonderful book All Creatures Great an Small on someone’s stoop. I had another great find recently.The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler begins on Pearl Harbor Day 1941 and ends on the same day 60 years later. We follow the story of Michael and Pauline Anton, from the sparks the moment they meet at an impromptu parade through t...

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Published on June 01, 2012 04:37
Average rating: 3.55 · 123 ratings · 30 reviews · 2 distinct works
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A charming and heartwarming read. Even if you're not an animal lover as I am, you'll find Herriot's words take you right to the countryside of Yorkshire filled with zany and memorable characters. This book is just as much a loving tribute to the anim...more
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Paris in Love: A Memoir
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James Herriot's Yorkshire: A Guided Tour Through the Beloved Land of All Creatures Great and Small
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