Sari Botton

In our ongoing series on "Books That Changed My Mind," writers Sari Botton and Alexander Chee debate leaving New York City.

From the dive bars to museums to easy public transit, writers like Susan Orlean and Leonard's brother Phillip Lopate make the case for why New York's the town for them.

Hear their own stories of the allure of New York and the grief that comes when the city loses its magic.

Editor Sari Botton on the dilemma of leaving New York for less expensive, more spacious pastures.