On October 29, artist and author Maira Kalman joined us to talk about her greatest fear-turned-muse, her dog Pete. Did you know that between drawing covers for The New Yorker and designing sets for the Mark Morris Dance Group, Maira is doing a 7-year reading course on Proust? Check out the rest of her Guest Picks answers below!

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

Alex Kalman’s Mmuseumm on Courtlandt Alley in NYC.

What are you listening to right now?

 WQXR

What’s the last great book you read?

In a 7 Year Course of reading Proust with Proustian Brigid Brine.

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

Naps. Moss. Ladders.

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Pasta. Mint chocolate chip ice cream.