- New Order/Joy Division bassist Peter Hook has written a tell-all book about the famous Manchester club The Haçienda that was the epicenter of the “Madchester” sound in the late 80’s and early 90’s titled; The Hacienda: How Not to Run a Club (Simon & Schuster). According to Pitchfork however, the book might be a little too juicy.
- A new independent bookstore, Greenlight Bookstore, will be opening in Fort Greene in the Fall.
- In a time where people need these resources more than ever, the New York libraries are facing major cuts. Maud Newton encourages readers to contact City Council members to oppose the forthcoming changes.
- Up, the newest Disney/Pixar installment, explores the “theme of Lightness” in a way that adult movies usually don’t.
- Looking for a challenging beach read? Join a whole bunch of other people at “Infinite Summer” reading DFW’s Infinite Jest: “June 21st to September 22nd. A thousand pages ÷ 92 days = 75 pages a week. No sweat.”