At The Cut: an excerpt from Margo Jefferson’s excellent memoir Negroland.

Emily Schultz interviewed Sarah Gerard for Joyland’s Truth & Fiction podcast.

At Flavorwire: a look at the small labels keeping deluxe DVD reissues going.

Gabino Iglesias reviewed Ben Tanzer’s new book for Verbicide.

Pitchfork reviewed Turkey, the new album from Mike Krol.

Electric Literature has a review of two books from Ivan Vladislavić.

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