nyc area trails

NYC Area Trails collects 20 trails in and around NYC that are accessible by public transit, with suggested routes, maps, trail tips, terrain grading, local attractions, and more! We aim to help people of all experience levels get outside and get to know their local area, whether it's biking to the Rockaways and Yonkers, taking a day trip to the Jersey mountains, or hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Available at dear friend books, Kew & Willow, Quimby’s NYC, and Word Up. Mail order copies are available by filling out the form here.

Cover of NYC Area Trails by Mai Tran and Eigen Ott, being held against a beige background. Cover is photo of ruins on Mt. Beacon, with a view of the Hudson Valley in the background.

chronicles of a catsitter

Mai Tran began catsitting in 2021 and has now cared for 27 cats and traveled to 12 apartments all over New York City, observing the interior lives of cat owners and appeasing their neuroses. From home vet visits to black eyes to refugee cats, Chronicles of a Catsitter documents the most memorable days on the job. Featuring illustrations by Juan C. Hernandez.

Available at Atomic Books, Curio Room, Hive Mind Books, Kew & Willow, Quimby’s Chicago, Quimby’s NYC, and WORD Brooklyn. Mail order copies are available by filling out the form here.

Pink, orange, green, blue, and white copies of the zine Chronicles of a Catsitter are fanned out on a desk.