At Greenpointers, thoughts on Julia Wertz’s new book about New York’s history.

Dzanc Books has announced the winner of their Open Borders Prize.

Evan Narcisse wrote about the obscure comic book that inspired his own comics writing.

Louise Miller has a fiction-inspired playlist up at Largehearted Boy.

The Freeform Review interviewed Lance Olsen.

Pitchfork explored the world of Joni Mitchell rarities.

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