At the Southern Review of Books, an interview with Odie Lindsey.

The Brooklyn Book Festival has announced details on the writers taking part this year.

At the Washington Post, thoughts on Omar El Akkad’s What Strange Paradise.

Howlin’ Rain shared book and music recommendations at Aquarium Drunkard.

Brittle Paper discussed Noor Naga’s If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English.

The Millions pondered the work of Annie Dillard.

It’s the 25th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest’s Beats, Rhymes And Life.

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