George Eliot was born on this day in 1819.

Kathleen Hanna talked with the Times.

Owen King was interviewed at The Rumpus.

Bookforum has a review up of a new Harry Nilsson biography.

William Basinski will be curating a series of experimental music events in the UK early next year.

The latest issue of Cabildo Quarterly is out.

Nick Harkaway has a metaphor for the creative process for you to mull over.

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