At BOMB, Lincoln Michel interviewed Elisa Gabbert. The Chicago Review of Books also reviewed Gabbert’s new essay collection.

If you’re not already registered to vote this year, we highly recommend doing so.

Sarah Gerard shared some thoughts on writing at Poets & Writers.

Lauren LeBlanc interviewed Ali Smith for the Los Angeles Times.

Dusted reviewed a 2011 duo set from Cecil Taylor.

Pitchfork delved into a new archival collection from Gillian Welch.

Alisson Wood recommended books that aren’t Lolita at The Rumpus.

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