Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are some of the best books about or set in New York City? Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her recommendations in this annual Summer Reading Challenge category. Plus, listeners share their favorite New York books. Finished the Summer Reading Challenge (wnyc.org/story/all-it-summer-reading-challenge/) already? Click here (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyNnOTMFgp92_496JT-z4Xqgn9uubzdju16b5I6iVNeQY8uw/viewform) to register for your prize!