Jim Ruland reviewed Chris Bachelder’s The Throwback Special.

The Rumpus interviewed Emily Raboteau about her essay in the anthology The Fire This Time.

Jason Diamond on the cultural resurgence of the 1980s.

The Ringer asked comedians about what comedy might look like in 2017.

Portland, Oregon authors on the books they enjoyed the most this year.

At the Village Voice, thoughts on the overlooked music of 2016.

Hyperallergic explored vintage air travel posters.

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