When I called Fran Lebowitz, she didn’t answer. After a few rings, I was sent to a recorded message from Lebowitz saying that I should leave my name and number and she’d call back soon. I was prepared ...

The author and commentator hasn’t written a book since 1981, but she’s as relevant as ever, sharing views on Donald Trump, culture, and “the best city in the world”.

Renowned for her acerbic takes on modern life, culture, and human behavior, Fran Lebowitz has been described by The New York Times Book Review as “an important humorist in the classic tradition.” Her ...