The Southern Review of Books pondered Kate Beaton’s memoir.

PEN is holding an upcoming event on free speech and schools.

At LitReactor, Ben Tanzer wrote about new books by Joe Meno and Elizabeth Crane.

Literary Hub explored the year’s biggest book stories.

Hilton Als delved into the poetry of Robin Coste Lewis.

Stereogum pondered recent developments in the shoegaze world.

John Jodzio shared a playlist at Largehearted Boy.

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