On February 21, 1925, the first issue of The New Yorker was published, the now-iconic gentleman in a top hat and monocle gracing the cover. It was not yet clear that it would become one of the most revered and influential publications in America—but it was obvious that it had something: a witty, world-weary tone that spoke to the bright sophisticates of a glamorous and growing New York City. “The New Yorker will be the magazine which is not edited for the old lady in Dubuque,” said Harold Ross, who founded the magazine with his wife, Jane Grant.
Ross would live to eat his words as ladies and gentlemen, old and young, across the country (even in Dubuque), found something to gain from reading The New Yorker. One hundred years later, they still do. The magazine realized you don’t have to live in New York to have a metropolitan sensibility or a love for crisp writing about arts, culture, and the most interesting issues of the day. The magazine’s purview has long since expanded beyond its namesake city, but its enduring and distinct identity is a product of New York, in turn, shaping New Yorkers’ own sense of their wonderful town.
In honor of the magazine’s 100th anniversary, we’ve gathered a collection of titles by New Yorker staffers and well-established contributors. It is an embarrassment of riches, with authors ranging from Dorothy Parker and Truman Capote to James Baldwin, David Sedaris, and so many more. Dive in and enjoy.
Investigations
Immerse yourself in these outstanding investigative works by New Yorker writers.
Cultural Commentary & Profiles
The New Yorker always has an incisive take on the cultural currents shaping our world. Listen in to these masters of the craft.
Politics & International Affairs
The magazine is known for revelatory reporting and poignant commentary on world affairs. Here are some of the greats.
Humor
Humor was a cornerstone of The New Yorker from the very beginning. Enjoy these titles by some of the magazine’s masters of wit and whimsy.
Memoirs
Many of the magazine’s writers have turned their gaze inward, penning profound meditations on their own lives, careers, and families.
Arts & Culture
Explore these thought-provoking books about art, music, TV, literature, food, and more, written by New Yorker writers.
The New Yorker on New York
Explore the Big Apple with these delightful listens, often lighthearted, always informative.
Sports
New Yorker writers get to the very heart of the games and athletes that captivate us.
History
New Yorker writers unearth buried stories, compelling us to rethink everything we thought we knew.
Science & Technology
From climate change to health care to algorithms, these writers help listeners make sense of the world and all its challenges and wonders.
Fiction: Short Stories
The New Yorker has nurtured fiction writers for 100 years. Here are some favorites from frequent contributors to the magazine.
Fiction: Novels
Enjoy these great novels by New Yorker staffers and frequent contributors.
Poetry
Explore this selection of unforgettable verse by poets published in The New Yorker.
Podcasts from The New Yorker
Stay up to the minute with the latest from the magazine.
