Joshua Keep writes a heartfelt plea to keep Canadian libraries open. (The Newfoundland and Labrador Independent)
Iona Sharma talks decolonization, shame, and learning languages (Gaelic and Hindi). (The Toast)
I love learning more about vulgarity in Shakespeare. I always known I’ve missed puns and curses because of linguistic evolution. So I thank folks like John Kelly, who wrote this exploration of King Lear and the titular character’s misogyny, among other posts. (Strong Language)
Kaulie Lewis reflects on the terrible jealousy she has felt for other authors’ work. (The Millions)
Why do so many people try to reinvent the library? Nat Hoffelder writes about a new venture to create a subscription library. (The Digital Reader)
Rachel Acks writes an open letter to the book she expected to love, but didn’t. I completely sympathize. (Book Riot)