At Men’s Journal, Michael Schaub on the best books of 2015.

Sarah Weinman on the life and career of Hughes Allison.

The longlist for 2016’s Tournament of Books has been announced,

Meaghan O’Connell on the highlights from her year in reading.

Alexander Chee on how superheroes dress.

Brandon Stosuy reviewed Baroness’s new album.

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