Shy Watson interviewed Claire Hopple at The Creative Independent.

At the Brooklyn Public Library, a series of events celebrating the 50th birthday of hip-hop.

The New York Times chronicled the creation of indie bookstore Black Spring Books.

Nichole LeFebvre pondered Anne Berest’s The Postcard at On the Seawall.

The Rumpus talked books with Ruth Madievsky.

At The Brooklyn Rail, thoughts on Tessa Hadley’s new book.

There’s a wide-ranging conversation with Marc Ribot at Aquarium Drunkard.

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