Hi!
We are A and E, two childhood friends living in New York City who have always loved to read. We grew up reading together during our playdates and worrying our mothers about our lack of social skills.
Twenty years later, not much has changed. we spend our time swapping recommendations, trading books, and (safely!) visiting to our favorite bookstores across NYC (obviously we haven’t changed at all…our mothers are very proud).
The past year has been tough, but reading has been one of our saving graces during COVID-19. We can’t wait to share our favorite books and our lives in New York City through Reading in the City.
We want to hear from you! DM us with book recommendations, NYC hidden gems, or content requests.
Interests
| Favorite… | A | E |
|---|---|---|
| Genres | Mystery, historical fiction, and good old fashioned chick lit | Fantasy, dystopian, literary fiction, chick list/romance, YA |
| Childhood book | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | Little House on the Prairie, Harry Potter |
| Reading Format | hardcover till I die | paperback (but mostly ebooks) |
| NYC Restaurant | Can’t pick one!!! L’Artusi, Wu’s Wonton King, Sauced | Miss Ada, Barbocino, Adda |
| NYC Bookstore | Books are Magic, McNally Jackson (Williamsburg) | Books are Magic, Cafe con Libros |
| Day job | Communications + Politics | Marketing + Tech |
| Reading snack | cheezits + sliced cucumbers with Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning | Cookie dough ice cream and mint tea (but not at the same time) |