Morning Bites: Paul Bowles’s Birthday, 2014’s Best Metal, Kate Zambreno, and More

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Paul Bowles was born on this day in 1910. Perhaps today would be a good one for reading his Art of Fiction interview?

At Salon: numerous critics discuss their favorite books of 2014.

Brandon Stosuy and more share their thoughts on the year’s best metal records.

McKenzie Wark delved into two books by Kate Zambreno.

Moon Duo on the best reissues of the year.

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