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89th And Broke

I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city. Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.

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Try This Trick! Free Kindle and Nook Books!

A few days ago, a friend was talking about her Kindle and how she was looking for more books for it, when I taught her a trick – the library. If you have a library card anywhere in the country, chances are you have access to Overdrive, an online library where you can download [...]

Try This Trick: Swaptree.com

When I moved to the city about 2 years ago, I fell in love with the Strand.  For a dollar, I was able to pick up some great books, from popular novels like the Glass Castle, to some horrible “chick lit” – all for a dollar.  Needless to say, with plenty of my chick [...]

Books for less than a beer

Without a doubt, the Strand in Union Square has to be one of my favorite places in the city. Granted, I never really set foot in the store and browse (unless I’m on a date to show the young gentleman that I’m practically a celebrity since my name and a picture of myself is [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost