At Dusted, Dark Blue recommended some notable music.

Pigeon Pages is currently holding a fiction contest judged by Laura Sims.

Scott Adlerberg wrote about children reading controversial books.

The New York Times spotlighted Sabra Embury’s collection of writers’ illustrations of bunnies.

At Real Life, Angella d’Avignon wrote about digital maps and ghost towns.

The Sundowners — who may or may not include some of our favorite musicians — have a new album on the way.

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