“A damp, drizzly November in my soul”
It’s Tuesday: New Releases!
New this week for bookfans: Novels by Nicholson Baker and Nadeem Aslam, as well as a foray into young adult lit by Jane Smiley.
The Good Fight
Sometimes -- like now, say -- an artist has to ask what it means to continue working. At The Rumpus, Lara Downes explores her resolve to keep playing and teaching music, and writes about what she's done while teaching in Louisville this week.
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At What Age?
This week in book-related infographics: a look at "What Age Do Writers Publish Their Most Famous Works?" from Electric Literature.
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Vote for your Millions!
Dearest readers, the voting is now open in the 3 Quarks Daily Arts & Literature prize judged by Laila Lalami. Read and vote for your favorite piece from The Millions here!
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You Should Be Writing
Sometimes we just need a gentle little reminder. Here are some love letters to you from all of your unfinished writing, who would like to propose a little ménage à trois with you and your editor. Last year's iteration of the series is also well-worth a revisit.