Happy World Book Day, the biggest book show on earth. May we suggest a sinister book cake?

In its honor: dream ballets and operas, based on books. (Fear and Loathing: the opera, anyone? Why not?)

Sam Lipsyte talks to The Henry Reviewabout “overcoming despair,” hardcore, and assfuzz.

Barbara “Cutie” Cooper, a ninety-six-year-old LA blogger, has hit the best-seller list with a guide to staying married for seventy-three years.

This Sunday, you can hear Disturbing Fan Mail. Not in New York? Check out the letters sent to Mark Twain, and his trenchant responses.