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Between the Lines
Between the Lines: Stories from the Underground | Uli Beutter Cohen
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From the acclaimed creator of Subway Book Review, Between the Lines gloriously takes to the underground and showcases in over 170 interviews what moves us forward—a thrilling ride as unexpected as New York City itself. “Subway Book Review has changed how we look at books.” —Forbes “[Beutter Cohen’s] rosy view of the subway is a refreshing contrast.” —The Cut, New York magazine “Subway Book Review is one of the few purely good things on the internet.” —Esquire For the better part of a decade, Uli Beutter Cohen rode the subway through New York City’s underground to observe society through the lens of our most creative thinkers: the readers of books. Between the Lines is a timely collection of beloved and never-before-published stories that reflect who we are and where we are going. In over 170 interviews, Uli shares nuanced insights into our collective psyche and gives us an invaluable document of our challenges and our potential. Complete with original photography, and countless intriguing book recommendations, Between the Lines is an enthusiastic celebration of the ways stories invite us into each other’s lives, and a call to action for imagining a bold, empathetic future together. Meet Yahdon, who reads Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem and talks about the power of symbols in fashion. Diana shares how Orlando shaped her journey as a trans woman. Saima reads They Say, I Say and speaks about the power of her hijab. Notable New Yorkers open up about their lives and reading habits, including photographer Jamel Shabazz, filmmaker Katja Blichfeld, painter Devon Rodriguez, comedian Aparna Nancherla, fashion editor Lynn Yaeger, playwright Jeremy O. Harris, fashion designer and TV personality Leah McSweeney, designer Waris Ahluwalia, artist Debbie Millman, activist Amani al-Khatahtbeh, and esteemed authors such as Jia Tolentino, Roxane Gay, Ashley C. Ford, Eileen Myles, Min Jin Lee, and many more.
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Liz_M
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A belated picture of my (ahem) modest book haul. These past few pandemic years, it has become a birthday ritual to walk to a half dozen Brooklyn bookstores, tagged below. My favorite was closed for the holidays, so I didn't get a chance to visit until today.

Liz_M The Old Drift at 3y
Liz_M Passage of Tears and Transparent City at 3y
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Liz_M From the tiny store Cups and Books (not in the database), 3y
Liz_M Corregidora and Migrations 3y
Liz_M And the rest from 3y
LeahBergen What a wonderful ritual! 3y
vivastory Happy belated birthday 🎉📚📚 3y
batsy That's a great ritual! And fantastic haul. 3y
Billypar Very nice! I should be reading Kintu this month or next. And I miss NYC bookshops after moving to NJ - I hope to visit more on weekends once Covid cases start going down. 3y
Liz_M @Billypar I hope you do get a chance to visit soon! 3y
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AlaMich
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I just learned about Uli Beutter Cohen, who has been wandering the subway system in New York for years, asking people about the books they‘re reading. This is her new book about her experiences, and I can‘t wait to check it out! #booksaboutbooks

EvieBee Thanks to your post, I was able to place a library hold. 3y
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Leftcoastzen
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It was fantastic! Restored my hope in humanity from these short interviews of what people are reading on the subway. Fiction, non fiction, classics,& some great New York stories.It‘s great to have something on the nightstand that you can grab when you just have a couple of minutes to read.

vivastory Adding to my growing list of books to pick up over the next couple of weeks 📚📚 3y
Ruthiella I got this a couple weeks ago after hearing the author on the podcast So Many Damn Books. I only flipped through it a bit before I placed it on my ever growing shelf of books about books. 😀 3y
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Leftcoastzen
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Cohen created the Subway Book Review which I follow so when I stumbled into my local indie for more Christmas cards I picked this up.I must say one of the few joys of public transportation is straining my neck trying to see what other riders are reading. Saw some amazing reads in SF & riding the subways of New York!Cohen is bold enough to start the conversation with riders & what they read!

squirrelbrain Oh, this looks fab! Stacked. 3y
Liz_M OOooh, I want this. How did I not know about it!?! 3y
Leftcoastzen @Liz_M what could be a better Litten book? 3y
Leftcoastzen @squirrelbrain really fun so far ! As much about interesting people and amazing perspectives on New York ! 3y
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