Rough Guides City Stories / New York City Moods

Forget the checklist. City Stories: New York Moods invites you to explore the city by how you feel — energized, reflective, indulgent or inspired. Beautifully designed and full of personal insight, it’s also the perfect gift book for New York lovers.

• Let Your Mood Be Your Map – Ten distinctive moods help you find the best of New York based on what you feel like doing, not just where you are or what you “should” see.
• For Locals and Seasoned Visitors – Whether you’re rediscovering your city or back for more, find fresh inspiration far beyond the guidebook clichés.
• Handpicked by Rough Guides Editors – Personal favourites and unexpected gems from New York-based experts who know the city’s every rhythm.
• More Than a Travel Guide – Spark spontaneous afternoons or reflective weekends with mood-based suggestions for cafés, galleries, parks, rooftops and after-dark escapes.
• Explore the Unexpected – Discover indie bookstores, jazz basements, scenic bridges and street art that shifts with time, event and emotion.
• Gift-Ready and Stylish – With evocative photography and elegant design, it’s a thoughtful New York gift or a beautiful addition to your own collection.

New York is a mood. Make the most of it. Add City Stories: New York Moods to your shelf, suitcase or gift list – and explore by feeling, not formula.