At the New York Times, a look back on the novel The Hopkins Manuscript.

The CLMP is currently holding a fundraiser.

Hell Gate explored leaving your local bodega behind.

Robert Christgau reviewed a new biography of Hound Dog Taylor.

Jersey Collective is launching a new book club.

Anne Helen Petersen interviewed Leslie Kern about cities and gentrification.

Spiral Stairs of Pavement talked with Aquarium Drunkard.

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