bell hooks was born on this day in 1952.

Teju Cole took photos of Palestine.

Ashley C. Ford talked with Alison Bechdel.

A look at an event featuring Kiki Smith, Anne Carson, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, and Anne Waldman.

Saeed Jones discussed his contribution to the Pen & Ink anthology.

Rosie Schaap has an excellent new essay up on cooking and grief.

Talking Eula Biss at the Chicago Reader.

Terry Gilliam was interviewed at The Dissolve.

Tom Tom talked with the excellent punk band Trophy Wife about their new album.

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