Lüchow's and fiction books, including "La Bonne Table" (1964) by Ludwig Bemelmans, "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (1975) by Judith Rossner, "The Anatolian" (1982) by Elia Kazan, "My Life as Author and Editor" (1993, posthumous) by H. L. Mencken, "Sidewalk Critic" (1998, posthumous) by Lewis Mumford, and "The Stories of John Cheever" (2011) by John Cheever. Mencken wrote, "Nathan and I saw him for the last time at lunch at Lüchow's in June 1920. He looked somewhat thin and pasty, but we ascribed his appearance, not to illness, but to the fact that he was drinking tea. Tea in Lüchow's, the citadel
Looking for Alaska reviewers agree that this is a coming of age story that is appealing to both older and younger readers. There has been much controversy surrounding this novel, however, especially in school settings. Parents and school administrators have questioned the novel's language, sexual content, and depiction of tobacco and alcohol use. "Looking for Alaska" has been featured on the American Library Association's list of Frequently Challenged Books in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. The novel was awarded the Michael L. Printz award in 2006 and has also won praise from organizations such as the American Library Association, School Library Journal,