Revisiting Robert Coover’s The Public Burning at the New York Times.

Turns out public libraries are good for your health.

Hellgate talked music and community with Liz Pelly.

Ilana Masad shared book recommendations for the new year.

At Slate, thoughts on a new adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The Comics Journal revisited a comprehensive look at Barry Malzberg.

At Big Other, thoughts on Seb Doubinsky’s new novel.

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