The 6 best books to pick up if you just moved to New York City
My First New York: Early Adventures in the Big City
Every Person in New York
Jason Polan is an artist on a mission to sketch every single person in New York City. This recently released collection is the first what is expected to be a never-ending series.
Much like the portraitist behind Humans of New York, Polan's accounts of the folks he sees on subways, street corners, and in museums are both endearing and honest. "Every Person in New York" is a reminder that part of the charm of New York City is its inhabitants.
New York in a Dozen Dishes
Written by veteran New York food critic Robert Sietsema, this whimsical dining guide takes eaters off the grid to discover the best food in the five boroughs. Through tales of NYC's storied and diverse food scene, Sietsema reveals where New York's best and most iconic dishes came from and where they're hiding.
The Catcher in the Rye
I'm adding a novel into the mix because what's more New York than J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye"? It's the kind of New York coming-of-age tale that roars to life when you're actually sitting in Central Park reading about the city surrounding you. Holden Caulfield's troubles have a whole new impact when you re-read the book as a newly minted New Yorker.
NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette
Nathan Pyle, a New York City transplant, was so fascinated by the city's culture that he decided to draw up a visual rule book that covers everything from how to ride a subway to where to find the West Village.
The book brims with 136 tips and witty illustrations that entertain and inform even the most clueless of New Yorkers. Even better still, "NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette" is available as an animated e-book — including GIFs, naturally.
The Film Lover's New York
One of the coolest experiences of living in New York City is spotting a setting you've seen in a film, whether it be a bench in Central Park or a storefront on Fifth Avenue.
"The Film Lover's New York" is a comprehensive guide to the most famous movies and television shows filmed in NYC, from "The Great Gatsby" to "Sex and the City." It's a wonderfully inventive way to explore the city on a Saturday afternoon.
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