A poem for Nelson Mandela from Elizabeth Alexander.

Lena Dunham talks with Judy Blume.

Susan Sontag’s favorite films. 

Joseph O’Neill and others will discuss notable historical moments as the impetus for their works on Sunday.

Our own Jason Diamond lists some of his favorite reads of 2013 at The Millions.

The dude from Wolf Eyes says noise music is done.

Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google +, our Tumblr, and sign up for our mailing list