Kyler recently caught up with author Zoe Hansen to discuss her memoir, Going Down in Gotham, published by Far West Press. Kyler praises the book as one of his absolute favorite reads of the year, highlighting its pocket-sized paperback format—designed by the publisher to evoke classic, throw-in-your-back-pocket paperbacks—and its eye-catching cover art by Berlin-based artist Olya Dyer.

The conversation explores Hansen’s experience writing about her decades navigating addiction, New York City’s sex industry, and running brothels from the East Village to Uptown—including how 9/11 dramatically shifted those businesses. The two also talked about writing routines, navigating the modern publishing world, and avoiding the sanitized "redemption arc" narratives in favor of honesty.

Going Down in Gotham is available through Far West Press, and readers can find Zoe Hansen Instagram (@thez0e).

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