In "An Object of Beauty", a novel by Steve Martin about the art world, a #realliveperson shows up in one chapter and discusses art with Lacey (main character). John Updike died just before this book was published. I liked this book because I'm artsy fartsy like that (and it includes some color illustrations of art!) but can see how those not into art might not. ETA: I don't see this pic as a spoiler as it doesn't affect the overall plot.