At the Bitter Southerner, revisiting the work of Diane Oliver.

The NYPL is taking action against book bans.

Emily St. James shared some horror book recommendations.

At The Nation, Ross Barkan interviewed Jonathan Lethem.

Bill Ryan explained why you should read more Stephen Gregory.

At Aquarium Drunkard, talking music with Chuck Johnson.

Pitchfork pondered the ups and downs of Thurston Moore’s memoir.

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