At Slate, thoughts on Marlon James’s foray into TV.

The NYPL’s exhibit Code Switch is up through December 19.

Also at the NYPL: a list of the year’s best books.

Gabino Iglesias reviewed Dan Kois’s new novel at Locus.

Richard Scott Larson discussed memoirs at Memoir Land.

At Jersey Collective, delving into a collection of poetry inspired by the Jersey Devil.

Dusted pondered the latest album from James Blackshaw.

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