Big Other has compiled a massive tribute to William Gass on his 88th birthday, including Kyle Minor, Rikki Ducornet, Jamie Iredell, Matt Bell, Dan Wickett, Christine Schutt, and many others.

Well worth checking out: The How-To has a call for essays.

Jenn Northington on reading Infinite Jest.

Louie + Community Bookstore brings together many things we like.

Dustin Kurtz on reading and life expectancy.

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