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

The Best New Thriller Novels

2 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
Dreaming of Best in Show, Despite History’s Odds

2 months ago | myheraldreview.com | Sarah Lyall

Who 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 begin Monday.
En esta isla puede encontrar arena rosa, palmeras y a Robert De Niro

2 months ago | elespectador.com | Sarah Lyall |Thea Traff

Ya es bastante extraño viajar en helicóptero de una isla caribeña a otra para comer, aunque tu destino sea Nobu Barbuda, una sucursal del famoso restaurante situada en una playa semidesierta. Resulta extraño también, pero de otro modo, llegar y ver al actor Robert De Niro, de 81 años, vestido con unos pantalones cortos y un diminuto sombrero de pescador, esperándote en una mesa del fondo. La apertura del Nobu Beach Inn está prevista para finales de año.
Why Can't Golden Retrievers Win Best in Show?

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall |Callaghan O’Hare

Who 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 begin on Monday.
Where to find pink sand, palm trees and Robert De Niro

2 months ago | sanjuandailystar.com | Sarah Lyall

By Sarah LyallIt’s odd enough to find yourself traveling by helicopter from one Caribbean island to another for lunch, even if your destination is Nobu Barbuda, an outpost of the famous restaurant plunked down on a semi-deserted beach. It’s odd in a different way to arrive and spot actor Robert De Niro, 81, dressed in a pair of shorts and a tiny bucket hat, waiting for you at a table in the back.