Can you recommend some modern New York novels?

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic among New York novels. It gives a vivid picture of the Jazz Age in New York with its glamorous parties and complex characters. Another great one is 'Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe. It delves deep into the social and racial tensions in the city during the 1980s. And 'Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger also has a lot of New York elements, as it follows the journey of Holden Caulfield in the city.

One well - known Japanese New York novel is 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. It has elements that touch on the experiences of the characters in a New York - like sense of alienation and self - discovery.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is a top New York novel. It vividly depicts the Jazz Age in New York, with themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Another one is 'Bonfire of the Vanities', which shows the power dynamics and social issues in the city. And 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is also great, presenting a coming - of - age story set in Brooklyn, New York.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic New York novel. It vividly depicts the life of the wealthy in New York during the Jazz Age.

Sure. 'My Antonia' by Willa Cather has elements set in the Midwest which has some similarities to Upstate New York in terms of rural landscapes and immigrant experiences. Another is 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton. Although it focuses more on New York City society, it also has connections to the Upstate regions. Also, 'The Shipping News' by Annie Proulx has settings and a mood that can be related to the quieter, more rural areas like Upstate New York.

Sure. 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is a classic New York crime novel. It delves deep into the world of the mafia in New York. Another great one is 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe, which offers a satirical look at crime, race, and class in the city. And 'The Black Dahlia' by James Ellroy is also a well - known crime novel set in New York.

Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is one. It gives a sense of the alienation and confusion of a young man in New York. Another is 'Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe, which satirizes the social and economic disparities in the city.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is one of them. It vividly portrays the Jazz Age in New York with its lavish parties and complex characters. Another is 'Catcher in the Rye', which gives a sense of the alienation and angst of a young person in the city. And 'Bonfire of the Vanities' also makes the list, showing the social and racial tensions in New York.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' was a New York best seller novel. It's a thrilling mystery full of historical intrigue.

One of the popular New York bestseller romance novels is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It tells a heart - wrenching love story that spans over decades.