There's so much available to read on the #SubwayLibrary — a service that delivers free e-books brought to you by MTA, Transit Wireless, and NYC's libraries— it can be hard to choose which books to peruse on your commute. Lucky for you, we're going to put together a list of our favorite titles in a given category every week, so you can get the best recommendations for what to read from our NYPL experts.

This week's category: New York stories. The Subway Library is full of tales about the Big Apple, from gritty thrillers to moving memoirs to NYC love letters. And what better place is there to enjoy a New York story than on a quintessential subway ride? Check out some of our favorites:

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Take a glimpse into the life of punk icon Patti Smith in this brilliant memoir about her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe -- and with New York City itself. Excerpt, a 1-hour read.

Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quinonez

Set in Spanish Harlem, this page-turner of a  debut novel centers on Chino, a dreamy artist who’s drawn irresistibly to the world of drug lord Willie Bodega. Excerpt, a half hour read.

Don't Blink by James Patterson

After an intrepid magazine reporter witnesses a brutal Mafia hit, he finds himself caught in the middle of a mob war in this quintessential James Patterson novel. Excerpt, a 2-hour read.

Trying to Float: Coming of Age in the Chelsea Hotel by Nicolaia Rips

This funny, poignant memoir about a distinctly unusual childhood spent growing up in the landmark Chelsea Hotel was written when the author was only 17 years old. Excerpt, a half hour read.

We Could Be Beautiful by Swan Huntley

Rise above the sweltering city with this surprising thriller, set in the upper echelons of West Village society. Excerpt, a half hour read.

Check out more information about #SubwayLibrary, including more of our favorite reads and instructions on how to access. What are your favorite New York stories available on #SubwayLibrary? Share them with us in the comments.