Jean Toomer was born on this day in 1894.

Jennifer Baker of We Need Diverse Books was interviewed on Late Night Library.

New writing from Tommy Pico at Glittermob.

Michael J. Seidlinger has begun assembling a preview of indie lit in 2015.

The Agit Reader has a rundown of their favorite albums of 2014.

What were the best book covers of the year?

Adam Robinson and Craig Griffin talked for Eat Genius.

Roger Deakins revisited the making of Sid & Nancy.

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