Geoff Dyer stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to talk about writing criticism on a variety of subjects, and shared some of his favorite picks with us.

What have you read or seen recently (book, play, film etc…) that moved or surprised you?

Christian Marclay’s genius artwork/film The Clock

What are you listening to right now?

Silverwater by The Necks

What’s the last great book you read?

David Finkel’s The Good Soldiers

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

Table tennis

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Rice pudding