A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. But as it’s...
By A.O. Scott and Aliza Aufrichtig A.O. Scott is a critic at large for the Book Review. Aliza Aufrichtig is a visual journalist. May 28, 2026...
How to Be Cultured Menu Literature Oedipa Maas from ‘The Crying of Lot 49’ (1966) by Thomas Pynchon Karl Leitz for Anthony Cotsifas Studio “The unforgettable,...
