At The New Republic: scenes from James Joyce’s birthday party.

The Rumpus has a review of Matthea Harvey’s If the Tabloids Are True What Are You.

Roxane Gay was interviewed by Bust.

Jason Diamond has a new essay up at Everyday Genius.

At Slate, a selection of amazing photographs of public libraries.

Emily Temple discusses the unique narrative qualities of literature.

Those who enjoy punk rock, especially in its Floridian incarnations, may enjoy this interview with Tony Weinbender of Fest.

Grayson Haver Currin looks at the new album from guitarist Tashi Dorji.

At Grantland, the case is made for the excellent, low-key science fiction chamber piece Coherence.

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