Gina Apostol pondered the year in books.

The CLMP explored publishers offering holiday discounts this year.

At Debutiful, a look ahead to next year’s most intriguing debuts.

On the Seawall reviewed Ayşegül Savaş’s White On White.

The Beat published an excerpt from Victoria Grace Elliott’s new graphic novel about desserts.

At WWAC, thoughts on Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi.

The Quietus delved into Sunn 0)))’s new live album.

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