Nick Kokonas stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to share some of his favorite picks!

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

Amazing pianist at the Thelonius Mink tribute by the Jazz at Lincoln Center band, in Chicago at the Symphony Center.

What are you listening to right now?

Decemberists

The National

What’s the last great book you read?

The Master and Margarita

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

I don’t know what people expect … I’m kind of oblivious that way.

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Pasta with a great Bolognese.