An obvious choice - in a park, but a certain kind of park. Some of our favorite grassy areas to get lost in a book are: The Long Meadow in Prospect Park, any part of Washington Square Park, or against a tree in Fort Greene Park.
The curb across the street from Sey Coffee, specifically. Grab a cup of coffee before sitting on the curb to enjoy your book. Because this stretch of Grattan St. is closed to traffic, it’s a deceptively good spot to read.
Sure there are plenty of benches in parks but don’t you miss the rush of the city? Why not read a book on a bench on a busy street to remind yourself of the good old days.
Your fire escape or stoop - you’ve always got the New York version of a backyard to read in.
