The New York Society Library's New York City Book Awards, established in 1996, honor books of literary quality or historical importance that, in the opinion of the selection committee, evoke the spirit or enhance appreciation of New York City. It is not necessary that the city be the major subject of the book, but it must play an essential, invigorating role beyond that of the setting.
Jury 2008-2009
Constance Rogers Roosevelt, Chair,
Lucienne Bloch,
Barbara Cohen,
Jules Cohn,
Ellen Feldman,
Laton McCartney,
Roger Pasquier,
Elizabeth Barlow Rogers,
Cynthia Saltzman,
Meg Wolitzer,
assisted by Christopher Gray.
The New York City Book Awards are generously underwritten by Ellen M. Iseman and Frederick J. Iseman.
