The article describes the arrival of summer in New York, highlighting the change in weather and the accompanying urge for outdoor activities like enjoying ice cream and reading literature in public. The author reflects on the culture of performative reading prevalent in Brooklyn, noting how individuals showcase their literary choices, sometimes more for show than genuine interest. The article discusses Yankees players being asked about their favorite books, hinting at the superficial nature of such questions amid genuine literary appreciation, while also mentioning popular YA titles like "Stay Gold, Ponyboy" and the Percy Jackson series.
Whether classic or contemporary, novella or tome, rest assured you will see it wherever you go in the city.
If you're unfamiliar, this is the first installment in the Percy Jackson series in which the offspring of Greek gods and humans are enlisted in an eons-old battle against Titans.
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