Anton Thomas, a New Zealander in Melbourne, Australia, has given three years of his life to a hand-drawn map of our planet and its animal inhabitants.

Our critics debate their year-end lists (and agree on SZA, Olivia Rodrigo and 100 gecs!) in a wrap-up of the year in LPs.

It’s year-end list time. What are your favorites from 2023?

“Good Times,” “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son” brought a wave of Black characters to TV, even as the shows opened up tensions over stereotypes.

“It’s fun doing something that’s a bit terrifying sometimes,” says the “Sandman” writer, who will reprise his beloved reading of “A Christmas Carol” at Town Hall.

Best line from a movie? Best pasta recipe? Best advice? Tell us your highly subjective, super-specific favorites from the past year.