by Helene Hanff
First published 1995
Helene Hanff's monthly BBC broadcasts were must-listen events for fans of her cheeky, poignant dispatches from New York City. Now collected in a charming volume, these urban vignettes offer an intimate portrait of the Big Apple's quirks and characters. From running down the street in her bathrobe to befriending local eccentrics, Hanff's wry, infectious enthusiasm shines through every page. Her love letter to her adopted hometown will delight readers seeking a wistful, laugh-out-loud celebration of city life.
Genres: essays, humor, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, new-york
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: love-letter, wry-humor
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
178 pages · Paperback · Warner Books