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That's So New York: Short (and Very Short) Stories about the Greatest City on Earth Paperback – March 12, 2024

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Charming, poignant, and occasionally salacious, That’s So New York is brimming with little snapshots of humanity that make one thing clear: There’s no place like New York.

New York Times editor and lifelong New Yorker Dan Saltzstein compiles hundreds of distinctly New York moments for this peek at the city that never sleeps. Inspired by Saltzstein’s viral Twitter thread, this illustrated book features hilarious anecdotes from locals and transplants, short essays from folks like Molly Jong-Fast and Michael Ian Black, who have seen it all, and Q&As with everyday New Yorkers from across the five boroughs. Eels wriggling through subway cars, accidentally stumbling onto the set of Law & Order, drag queens emerging from manholes—if there’s one thing New York never runs out of, it’s stories. And rats. Always rats.

INCREDIBLE TRUE TALES: These are real New York stories from real people who have lived or currently live in the city! While some are absolutely outlandish, the fact that these stories come from everyday people makes for an exciting reading experience for tourists and total relatability for locals. Topics range from the subway to celebrities, crime and grime to the New York slice, doorman dish to the (sometimes weird) rules of the city ("I'm walkin' here!"), and much more.

EXPERT AUTHOR: As a lifelong New Yorker, senior editor for the New York Times, and creator of the popular Twitter thread that inspired this book, Dan Saltzstein has a wealth of knowledge about New York and an incredible network within it. This collection brings together the voices of notables like Alexander Chee, Molly Jong-Fast, Isaac Fitzgerald, and Megan Abbott with everyday folks like sanitation workers, doormen, train operators, and bartenders who make the city run.

ULTIMATE NYC GIFT BOOK: In a highly giftable, affordably priced package, this is the perfect present for current New Yorkers, anyone who has ever lived in New York, and visitors who love the Big Apple!

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People from New York, past and present
Travelers and tourists planning or returning from a trip to NYC
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Birthday or holiday gift for family and friends who love city stories

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English
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Chronicle Books
Publication date

March 12, 2024
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6 x 0.5 x 8 inches
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1797224123
ISBN-13

978-1797224121
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Dan Saltzstein has worked mostly as an editor at the New York Times for over twenty-five years. He lives in Woodside, Queens, with his wife, daughter, and cat.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (March 12, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797224123
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797224121
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8 inches

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Dan Saltzstein has worked at The New York Times for over 25 years, mostly as an editor. He is the author of the book “That’s So New York,” and lives in Woodside, Queens, with his wife, daughter and cat.

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A Love Letter to — And From — New York

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

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Every New Yorker could fill volumes of "New York stories." But Dan's book compiles some of the best in this gem of a book.

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June Price

Anything can and does happen in New York

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024

Illustrations by Emily Carpenter, design by Jon Glick

Anything can and does happen in New York. Some are improbable, like the person stepping on a rat and getting a sort of skateboard ride, or having Sting sit down beside you at a club show. I've never been to NYC but have friends there and have, of course, visited virtually many times via the screen, most recently an upscale area hosting the show "Only Murders in the Building". I'm leaning toward thinking I'd be more at home in the "In the Heights" area, however. I do have friends who frequent NYC and based on their stories and photos would have to say this book captures the reality, good and bad, and humor nicely.

It definitely does an excellent job of capturing random moments, both in words and artwork. To be honest, I was probably more captivated by the seemingly always in motion, colorful, diverse illustrations. The colors and vibes seemed to almost jump out at you at time. The accompanying blurbs/captions were often humorous and to the point, whether capturing street scenes or riding the subway. It was definitely interesting to discover that having a bladder of steel might be a must qualification for subway operators. And, oh, my, stories from the woman involved in pest removal. Rats! Let's just say, rats seem to be a dominant thread of NYC memories.

Oddly enough, while negative memories were frequent shares, that actually made the book all the more powerful. Heaven only knows there are plenty of commercially prepared raves about not just NYC but just about any local. The negatives somehow seemed to blur into a blurred memory of mixed feelings. Maybe a sense of "Yeah, we got rats. So what? They're our rats." Overall, of course, the book is positive, maybe not quite a love letter to New York City but definitely a positive remembrance. I mean, even Sully doing an emergency landing on the Hudson River was somehow initially momentarily viewed as an "Are they filming a movie?" scene. Yes, definitely only in NYC could a large passenger plane landing on a major river be seen as just another movie scene. Thanks #NetGalley and #ChronicleBooks for the unpredictable virtual tour. I still want to hear more about Molly Jong-Fast's haunted childhood home, of course.

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Memory Jogger

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024

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Expectation vs reality

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

This book, while touted as creative and interesting, didn't quite live up to my expectations. Despite its focus on the lives of New Yorkers, which usually captivates me due to my frequent travels to New York, I found the book to be somewhat lacking. Instead of uplifting and positive stories, it predominantly presented depressing and unpleasant narratives about the city's residents.

I opted for this Advance Reader's Copy (ARC) because I have a fondness for short memoirs and interviews. However, I believe the set of interviews in this book could have been more extensive and engaging. The brevity and lack of entertainment left me wanting more from what could have been a richer exploration of the lives and experiences of the people featured.

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024

I have no desire to ever visit NYC, but I enjoy seeing the city on tv and in movies. I also enjoy reading about it, and this book was a joy! Some sections were a few pages long, but much was a paragraph or 2. Perfect! Very entertaining and fun. A short book, so I guess my only complaint is this should have been longer. Even the pictures are good.

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024

I was so excited to read this book! I may be a little biased since I'm from New York City, but this book was amazing. I loved the short stories, tweets, and illustrations. The illustrations paired well with the stories and tweets.

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