This was an interesting read. Stories of the Street is a collection of poems, short essays, and prose that focuses on lost and/or discarded texts, photos, and items. I love that Lazar included photos of items that he found such as newspapers, letters, note cards that went with his writing. The book also includes a section that notes where (i.e. the city and year) each of the items were found.

Intelligent and amusing. As someone who wonders what the stories are of what we choose to discard or donate, I enjoyed Lazar's imaginative take on his discoveries. This feels like a book that needs to be physically held (as much as I love an e-reader) to really take in the lists and pages which caught the author's attention and imagination. I would have liked to see the context of where and when he found each below the photo versus at the end. All in all, a creative and enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley and University of Nebraska Press for an ARC of this book!

This is a very short yet very thought provoking read. "Stories of the Street" is exactly what it sounds like, Lazar reflects on moments from everyday life as he walks through the city. This is a mixed media book, and I believe the photography really elevates the experience of the book. So much of what we experience from going on walks is from what we see. Some of the pieces in this work were stronger than others, but they all captured the experience of thoughts experienced while exploring a city.

My favorite essay was entitled, "Why Frank Sinatra Matters" this short essay was inspired by a newspaper clipping Lazar found on the ground while on one of his walks in the city. This essay felt like an expert exercise in creative writing that was a joy to read.

I would highly recommend this book to those who love to reflect on the beauty of everyday experiences (and those who love to go on long walks!)