At Vice, Michael Barron on what we can learn from Umberto Eco.

Pilot Viruet wrote about perceptions of attractiveness on TV.

Margaret Eby on Harper Lee’s friendship with football coach Pat Dye.

Talking GIF novels and more with Dennis Cooper.

At New Republic, Terese Svoboda on Lola Ridge.

Glenn Branca was interviewed about the third part in his Ascension trilogy.

The Rumpus has an interview with John Freeman.

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