The bookshelves were lined with Joan Didion and Flannery O'Connor, a small, unexpected collection of musicalia, essay collections on Leonard Cohen and Neil Young. There was a framed poster of an exhibit of romantic landscape paintings in Dresden. Intellectuals had their own thing going, that was for sure.
The setting described in Gary Shteyngart's "Lake Success" features an intimate collection of books, reflecting the tastes of an intellectual crowd. The presence of authors like Joan Didion and Flannery O'Connor alongside works on musicians such as Leonard Cohen and Neil Young reveals a diverse blend of literature that appeals to both emotional and aesthetic sensibilities.
The framed poster of landscape paintings from Dresden adds another layer, suggesting an appreciation for...
