Don’t even think about showing up before nine p.m. That’s when Rome’s beau monde descends upon Rocco Ristorante, a spectacular trattoria in a stylish but understated corner of Monti. There are white tablecloths, but the food is fuss-free and hews to the classics—trippa alla Romana, cacio e pepe, puntarelle alla Romana. Try to find fault with this place, its charming owner, Sara, or its menu. If you do, we’ll cover your bill. And if you spot fashion designer Alessandro Michele holding court with some other beautiful people, don’t be surprised. (instagram.com) —Ashley Baker

We’re already living through a golden age of young-adult literature, where characters such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Katniss Everdeen are as well known by adults as they are by tweens. AIR MAIL’s very own Stuart Heritage already tried his hand (and succeeded) at picture books, publishing Jonathan the Magic Pony in 2020 and Don’t Say Elephant! in 2023. Now he’s releasing The O.D.D. Squad: Rise of Invisidog, a mix of text, graphic-novel panels, and brightly colored illustrations by Vincent Batignole, about a heroic crime-fighting dog whose superpowers are, well, slightly pathetic. It’s funny, sweet, and educational. A sequel is already slated for release by Puffin this August. ($12.29, blackwells.co.uk) —Bridget Arsenault

Before Franz Kafka died, at the age of 40 in 1924, he left his literary executor and closest friend a note requesting that his published and unpublished works be burned. Lucky for us, Max Brod didn’t listen. Instead, he published The Trial, The Castle, updated translations of The Metamorphosis, and so on. In 1948, we were also given an English translation of Kafka’s diaries, but with a catch. This two-volume collection was heavily edited. Many of the intimate, personal, and perhaps most intriguing reminiscences were removed. Now, more than seven decades later, a complete edition of The Diaries of Kafka has arrived in English, translated by Ross Benjamin and complete with all of the oddities one could desire. ($45, amazon.com) —Jack Sullivan

Everybody who visits Bergdorf Goodman has their favorite floor. My best friend likes handbags, on one. My mom prefers shoes, on two. I, however, have always been partial to the home and decorative goods, on the seventh and highest floor. There is always something exciting to discover—and now more than ever because the Chairish Art Gallery is back for its second year, on now until April 8. Explore the five themed galleries, which feature art by Jenny Walton, Euan Roberts, Shaun Ellison, and Kate Schelter. From cheeky sculptures to sentimental paintings, the works will bring a smile to anyone’s face and are fun, as everything at Bergdorf Goodman should be. Better luck next time, handbags. (chairish.com) —Gracie Wiener

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Anyone who remembers Prada’s first skin-care line and mourned its demise will welcome the news that it’s back—sort of. The new Prada skin products bear little resemblance to those of the early 2000s, when the single-dose creams came in packets that looked like contact-lens cases for maximum hygiene. The new line comes in refillable jars and bottles and focuses on the ingredients, combining performance with style. In my imagination, Miuccia presides in a lab coat, insisting on the lavishness of the textures and the excellence of the materials. Prada Augmented Skin Cream, for one, moisturizes richly and antioxidizes effectively. It’s the gray sweater and white lace skirt of beauty. There’s also a cleanser, essence, and serum. ($390, prada.com) —Linda Wells

Filmmakers Spencer Frost and Guy Williment and Australian surfers Letty Mortensen and Fraser Dovell spent two years planning a trip to the remote Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia’s Far East. They were in search of uncharted waves where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Okhotsk. “I think it’s any surfer’s dream to score untouched, undiscovered waves,” said Dovell a few days before traveling to Moscow. Then, an hour before the group boarded their flight, Russia invaded Ukraine, and what began as a surfing trip transformed into much more. Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka is a mesmerizing documentary that unveils the raw beauty of a remote peninsula and intimately illustrates how a shared love for surfing can transcend borders between Australians and Russians. ($7.99, tv.apple.com) —Carolina de Armas