Sarah Lyall

New York

Writer at Large at The New York Times

New York Times writer at large; re-planted New Yorker

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Articles

What Does Keith McNally Regret? He Tells All in His New Memoir.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall

Known for reinventing New York dining (and his blunt commentary on social media), Keith McNally doesn't waste time lamenting, though the title of his memoir suggests otherwise. "I can't bear it when people say they have no regrets. I really don't understand how that could be true," said Keith McNally, whose memoir is called "I Regret Almost Everything." Credit...
Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on 'S.N.L.' and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall

The "Saturday Night Live" alum on getting political in Studio 8H, playing Elon Musk and why he decided to film a campaign ad for Canada's Liberal Party. As he played a chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk on "Saturday Night Live" in March, the veteran Canadian comedian Mike Myers was not intending to make a personal political statement.
At a Murder Mystery Party, the (Pretend) Killer Ends Up (Actually) Dead

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Lyall

By Valerie Taylor, author of the Venus Bixby Mystery Series Raise your hand. Have you ever said, “The book was better than the movie”? When it comes to …
'Fair Play,' by Louise Hegarty

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall |Louise Hegarty

Louise Hegarty's novel, "Fair Play," nods to classic 1920s detective fiction, with a twist. When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. FAIR PLAY, by Louise HegartyA group of friends convenes for an overnight murder mystery party in an Irish country house on New Year's Eve, and each guest is assigned a part by the hostess, Abigail. Her brother, Benjamin, who's celebrating his 33rd birthday, plays the murderer.
The Best New Thriller Novels

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall

Our critic on the month's best releases. Sometimes the scariness in a book lies in the uncertainty between what is real and what is imagined. A dark sense of dread pervades two of this month's thriller offerings; the third is a rollicking but suspenseful story about, of all things, the illicit trade in rare birds' eggs. An unnamed man, recently relocated to Lisbon from New York, is waiting for his beloved wife to join him in their new apartment.
'Operation Mincemeat,' a Very British Hit, Lands on Broadway

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall

Last year, the hit West End musical "Operation Mincemeat" embarked on a mischievous publicity campaign. "Are we too British for Broadway?" it asked, inviting Americans on its email list and via social media to fill out an online questionnaire about whether, for instance, they had trouble understanding British accents.
How ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ a Very British Hit, Was Fine-Tuned for Broadway

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Lyall

NowIt’s not easy, but here’s how Mark Krotov, the publisher of the literary magazine n+1, attempts it, often with his 6-year-old daughter along for the ride. Being the 6-year-old daughter of Mark Krotov, the publisher and one of the editors of the literary magazine n+1, is an all-access pass to New …
Dreaming of best in show, despite history’s odds

Feb 12, 2025 | sanjuandailystar.com | Sarah Lyall

By Sarah LyallWho would not want to award a blue ribbon to Boujee the golden retriever, with her boundless enthusiasm and ineffable talent for maintaining her dignity while clamoring for attention? One swoosh of her magnificent tail and it’s easy to see why this blond bombshell is the top-ranked golden competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, with judging to beginning Monday.
A Top-Ranked Dog Took Care of Business

Feb 11, 2025 | idahostatesman.com | Sarah Lyall |Callie Holtermann

EDITORS NOTE: EDS: SUBS graf now starting "Monty, whose father" to CORRECT classification of standard schnauzer and to REVISE; RECODES as a Page 1 refer for Thursday AMs. NOTE: Story first moved Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 5:02 pm ET.); (ART ADV: With photos.
A top-ranked dog took care of business at Westminster Dog Show

Feb 11, 2025 | miamiherald.com | Sarah Lyall |Callie Holtermann

NEW YORK -- Monty, a regal giant schnauzer with a dramatic beard and a winning way about him, was awarded best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night, defeating a tough crowd of canine competitors that included an extremely silky Shih Tzu named Comet and a rugged German shepherd named Mercedes. Monty, 5, strode into the competition as the top-ranked dog in the country, based on points amassed in previous shows, and was the odds-on favorite to win.