Find out about some of Gary Shteyngart's favorite picks after appearing on The Leonard Lopate Show.

What have you read or seen in the past year that moved or surprised you?

I really like “The Kids Are All Right.”

What are you listening to right now?

I only listen to Kraftwerk.

What’s the last great book you read?

Mary Karr’s “Lit.” I love addiction memoirs. This is the best one ever!

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?              

I like kale.

If you only had one day left, how would you spend it in New York City?

Eating bivalves until I die.