Brandon Taylor has a new essay up at Literary Hub.

New York Common Pantry is doing necessary work right now, and is seeking donations.

The nominees for the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Awards have been announced.

Stereogum explored the growing popularity of protest songs.

Greenpointers ventured into the way writers and WORD are raising money for good causes.

Bedford + Bowery delved into the current state of NYC’s used book stores.

At Bandcamp, thoughts on the new Adam Schlesinger tribute album.

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