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Metropolitan Diary is a compilation of the most amusing entries from the long-running New York Times column, curated by editor Ron Alexander. The book brings together humor‑laden anecdotes that showcase the quirky, sly, and feisty characters of New York City, spanning conversations on buses, inside delis and cocktail lounges, and moments on escalators. Drawing on informal, reader‑submitted stories, the diary offers an authentic, cosmopolitan snapshot of urban life, reflecting the city's social customs and everyday observations with wit and wit‑filled humor.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Ron Alexander
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