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This guy —>
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And a second book?
I've been writing about travel, food, parenting, culture, and whatever else strikes my fancy for a few decades now. Once upon a time, I was the NYT's Frugal Traveler. I live in Brooklyn, obviously.
Books
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Jul 27, 2026
Booker Prize–winning novelist Julian Barnes also saw Wikipedia coming. Who knew?
Trends
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Jul 23, 2026
We've reached the bacon breaking point.
Jul 17, 2026
What to read, watch, and think about once you've finished the epic poem (or the movie version).
Q&As
Jul 16, 2026
A Q&A with the author of 'Lost Books of the Odyssey.' Plus: Traumatic gym-class memories!
Writing
Jul 15, 2026
The Odyssey isn't just the bedrock of Western literature — it's a master class in transforming experience into narrative.
Jul 14, 2026
A Q&A with author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn on what he's looking for in an Odyssey movie.
Jul 13, 2026
Especially when you're trying to turn it into a Hollywood movie.
Extra Crispy
Jun 17, 2026
... definitely not what you think it is!
Anger
Jun 16, 2026
Everything hurts, and I'm full of rage. Will that help me heal?
May 27, 2026
Eggs! White girls! Mimosas! Fedoras!
May 20, 2026
How we got from 19th-century bird-pepper vinegar to the chef-driven creations of today.
Food
May 19, 2026
I hope so! Or are your expectations so low that it's easy to exceed them?
May 7, 2026
Most people call it "grilling season," but we know better, don't we? Here's a few recipes for the most essential additions.
Politics
Apr 29, 2026
Except me! Nooooo, definitely not me. The rest of them, though, are murderers in their hearts.
Running
Apr 22, 2026
The sport may bring us all together, but once we cross the finish line, we are far from united.
Apr 21, 2026
On reading Roland Barthes in the age of A.I.
Apr 16, 2026
SCOOP: I am not the arbiter of taste you all imagined me to be.
Death
Apr 8, 2026
Gary Gross (March 8, 1950–April 1, 2026)
Language
Mar 25, 2026
When we construct ourselves through language, how will future generations understand us?
Travel
Mar 18, 2026
How a former travel writer preps for a fashion apocalypse — and an emotional one.
Time
Mar 16, 2026
After I lost my job, I thought I'd have loads of free time to enjoy. The reality is a lot more complicated.
Cities
Mar 10, 2026
A new Pew study shows Americans more polarized — more filled with loathing — than ever. Is there any escape from misanthropy?
Mar 3, 2026
In an imperfect world, the perfect dish.
Feb 27, 2026
Why is a concept so simple, joyful, and universal so difficult to communicate?
Parenthood
Feb 24, 2026
Having kids is tough enough. Now add zombies, nukes, climate change — and the prospect of mid-season cancellation.
