Question: How many of you look at the list of other books in the NYRB series at the end of each book. Have you discovered books you've later pursued there? Do you spend time mulling over it? It might surprise you to know we spend quite some time assembling these.
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I've outgrown my listomania, but you guys deserve credit for unearthing some gems.
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that’s how I’ve bought a lot of mine! I go through the list, tick anything that sounds interesting right off, then look up more info.
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In 2013 I stayed up real late and got really high and recognized a theme. I also thought it wasn't done by a person, but I had suddenly discovered mainlining the universe's truth. Then I woke up and, in the morning, realized that I was full of shit. Thanks for you work!
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Always! Especially fiction in translation, I’ve been introduced to several new favorites that way
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I look at the list frequently and I check the NYRB Classics website for forthcoming titles.
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I appreciate these lists! Please don’t remove them if that’s what you’re testing here.
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I think of this as a timeless tradition! I wish more publishers did it. It’s how I discovered L.J. Davis’ ‘A Meaningful Life’ (liked the title), later found it at Greenlight when I was visiting Brooklyn—read it, & decided I shouldn’t move to Brooklyn!
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I would say just choose four titles and give synopses like old trade paperbacks would, otherwise it's too overwhelming and you only look for the familiar
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I will glance every once in a while, but you could probably stand to cut ‘em out.
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All the time, especially in bookstores. In a way, it is how I judge the quality of the bookstore - - I search for titles on the list of a random NYRB book to see if any are being carried in the store. As one might expect, indies fare far better than chains in this regard.
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