Amazon is kicking off the year-end deluge of lists with its 100 best books of 2012.
Amazon Releases Its Best 100 Books of 2012
“It’s a process that doesn’t stop.”
An in depth interview with Chris Andrews on the subject of translating Roberto Bolaño and César Aira.
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The Long Goodbye to Maxwell’s
As Maxwell’s prepares for its last couple days of existence, New York Magazine brought together the place’s original founder, it’s current co-owner, and a huge number of musicians to provide an oral history of Hoboken’s best concert venue. You might recall my piece from last month on the institution’s demise.
Free Access to the Oxford African American Studies Center
In observance of Black History Month, the Oxford African American Studies Center is granting free online access to its archives. Simply enter the login name “blackhistorymonth” and use the password, “onlineaccess.”
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Do You Hear A Cricket?
John Cage–renowned composer, music theorist, writer, artist, and Zen enthusiast–is a a veritable treasure trove of Curiosities. Here's a video from 1973 of Cage performing his most famous piece, 4'33'', in Harvard Square. It's hard for even the man himself to top the genius of this inspired performance, however.
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New Helen DeWitt
Millions fave Helen DeWitt's new novel Lightning Rods now has a cover and is available for pre-order. Look for it in October.
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