15 New Yorkers' Favorite Books

New York may be the city that never sleeps because there's so much to read! Here are 15 famous New Yorkers' favorite books.

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Keri Russell

"The books I'm drawn to are like (Michael) Ondaatje's—lyrical and adventurous—and they capture the intricacies of human emotions and relationships." —Keri Russell, actress

Books that made a difference to Keri Russell:

The Measure of Our Success by Marian Wright Edelman

Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn

Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels

The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Banks

Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje

Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook by Martha Stewart

Published 05/27/2010

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