Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o reviewed Maya Jasanoff’s new book on Joseph Conrad’s legacy.

Feel like reading an excerpt of Bud Smith’s WORK?

Pitchfork discussed the best music books of the year.

Simon Critchley talked soccer and philosophy with Jacket Copy.

Music & Literature reviewed Scott Esposito’s The Doubles.

Andy Beta explored the continuing influence of The Raincoats at Vulture.

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