The New York Times has new writing from Megan Stielstra.

Gawker points us all in the direction of a terrific Junot Diaz interview.

How do Zadie Smith and Margaret Atwood make use of technology?

A look at Nick Jaina’s new book Get It While You Can.

Olafur Eliasson discussed art and color with Hyperallergic.

There will be a new Lightning Bolt album due out late this year.

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