Even the biggest cities can seem intimate from the right perspective.
This month our MashableReads book club is reading A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. The book follows four friends -- J.B., Jude, Malcolm and Willem -- over three decades, as they grow together and strive for professional success.
There is also a fifth protagonist in A Little Life: New York City, which comes to life in the intimate scenes that unfold on its streets.
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Inspired by the book's portrait of New York City, we asked you to show us your favorite local spots for this month's MashableReads social challenge.
Submissions ranged from unique looks at architecture to quiet views on a beach. Check out our favorites below.
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