Derek Walcott was born on this day in 1930. This Adam Kirsch piece is a good overview of his work.

Jessica Hopper’s interview with Björk at Pitchfork is essential reading.

Hobart has poetry from Sarah Françoise.

Justin Tayor reviewed Ben Metcalf’s Against the Country.

At Indiewire: advice from Werner Herzog.

Robert Repino assembled a playlist for his novel Mort(e).

Amelia Gray wrote about her favorite music video.

English Kills Review talked with the people behind The Disagreement reading series.

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