Philip Roth was born on this day in 1933. This 2014 interview provides an interesting look back at his work.

Craig Jenkins reviewed Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly for Pitchfork.

Lauren Oyler wrote about Kathy Acker’s emails.

Ryan Bradford on the time his mother designed an ad for his book.

Here’s the most interesting piece you’re likely to read about feuds involving fancy chocolate.

Rolling Stone reviewed the new album from Lower Dens.

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