Joan Didion has died at the age of 87. This appreciation by Molly Fischer is excellent reading.

You can donate to the Brooklyn Book Bodega via Books Are Magic.

Debutiful talked books with Meredith Westgate.

At Words Without Borders, thoughts on notable December books in translation.

Dusted reviewed Craig Taborn’s new album.

Kirthana Ramisetti shared a playlist at Largehearted Boy.

At Aquarium Drunkard, a seasonal look back at Eyes Wide Shut.

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