Afternoon Bites: Ishmael Reed on Screen, Paul Elie on Nonfiction, Charlene Elsby’s Latest, and More

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Drew McWeeny revisited an Ishmael Reed-penned film.

The National Book Critics Circle Awards are this week.

At the New York Times, checking in with Nancy Lemann.

Paul Elie made the case for why ambitious nonfiction matters.

Pitchfork explored the enduring power of a certain Minutemen song.

Zona Motel delved into Charlene Elsby’s new novel.

At The Quietus, thoughts on the new album from Neurosis.

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