"A nuanced, richly researched book that delves deep into the history of the city and speaks volumes about its past, present and future . a must-read as the metropolis, now almost 400 years old, continues to (re)shape itself and the world." - NPR.org "Fun facts abound in A History of New York in 27 Buildings . An enjoyable portrait of New York as embodied in 27 key landmarks of its built environment." - Newsday "[Roberts] offers a solid education in New York architecture that pays close attention to the personalities, politics, economics, and natural disasters that inevitably accompany it . An entertaining picture of New York through the centuries." -- Kirkus "Dynamism beyond conventional wisdom and guidebooks.

" - National Book Review "[Roberts is] a witty and informed narrator whose enthusiasm for his subject is contagious. This lucid account will help New Yorkers to see their city in a new light." -- Publishers Weekly " Roberts's wide-ranging historical research and storytelling skills should captivate New Yorkers and others." - Library Journal "A gripping account . [An] excellent book, written with flair and alive with the agony of the age." -- The Wall Street Journal on THE BROTHER "[Sam Roberts] is a deft writer able to weave science, history, and criminal investigation into an absorbing narrative that at times reads like a spy thriller--even if you know how the story ends." -- Boston Globe on THE BROTHER "Lively, entertaining . An original and knowledgeable guide to the history of New York [that] reminds us of why we continue to love and treasure this endlessly fascinating city.

" -- Francine Prose on A HISTORY OF NEW YORK IN 101 OBJECTS "The best thing to happen to New York since Nathan's hot dogs and Junior's cheesecake." -- Marty Markowitz, former Borough President of Brooklyn on A HISTORY OF NEW YORK IN 101 OBJECTS "A thorough, lively analysis. With wit--and a wary eye for the manipulative uses to which statistics are put in politics and the marketplace--[Roberts] illuminates the forces driving the nation's social-policy debates." -- The New York Times on WHO WE ARE NOW "[A] fabulous collection of essays. With wit and grace, he tells stories of its citizens--some illustrious, others not; some living, others long dead. But the story he's really telling is that of New York, and he nails it." -- New York Daily News on ONLY IN NEW YORK.