At Heavy Feather Review, thoughts on Lydia Davis’s new collection of essays.

On the Seawall reviewed Tarjei Vesaas’s novel The Hills Reply.

Popula documented what it takes to become a registered reader at the British Library.

Alisha B. Wormsley talked race and art at Public Books.

Jennifer Croft discussed her year in books at The Millions.

At Tor.com, thoughts on Karin Tidbeck, language, and dystopia.

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