Guernica published new poetry by Hala Alyan.

PEN is hosting an event with Ahmed Naji and Molly Crabapple.

Brandon Taylor revisited The House of Mirth.

There’s a fundraiser afoot for a new horror-centric bookstore in Pennsylvania.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine pondered Prince’s archives.

Jason Diamond pondered Jim Harrison and celebrity parties.

Gothamist featured book recommendations from indie booksellers.

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