I very much recommend everyone read and participate in the Best Books of the 21st Century thing the NYT is doing right now. You can submit your list here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/vote-books-century.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6U0.vO9u.GdhJZfdL3Zuy&smid=url-share
And here are mine!

Vote for Your 10 Best Books of the 21st Century
More than 500 writers and notable book lovers have shared their picks for the best books of the 21st century. Now it’s your turn.
The New York TimesFree returns! Only a buck fifty!
A young(er), beardless me caught here waiting in line to see Shellac at Asbury Lanes for ATP 2011. What a time. Sad to have lost Steve Albini today.
New York Magazine wonders, "Who ruined the media?" and also encourages you to buy your boss a gift, publishes delusional liberal fantasy as "journalism." Who indeed!
New Wet Kojak played some dates in December after a 15-ish year hiatus. This recording will naturally dim the lights and fill your room with cigarette smoke.
https://www.nyctaper.com/2024/01/new-wet-kojak-december-1-2023-tubbys/ New Wet Kojak: December 1, 2023 Tubby’s | nyctaper
Back in the 90s I don't think New Wet Kojak played all that often, but whenever they played in NYC it was 21+ and I was left—literally, in one insta...
Attn Heads! Our first post from Deep in the Valley
@rstbrecords is up at NYCTaper.com - Ryley Walker and Ryan Jewell duo. It rips!
https://www.nyctaper.com/2023/08/ryley-walker-august-19-2023-deep-in-the-valley/ Ryley Walker: August 19, 2023 Deep in the Valley | nyctaper
Photo by Christopher Bruno
Welcome to our coverage of Deep in the Valley 2023! The second year of our favorite Hudson Valley fest was again held at bea...
Night 2 encore with a couple Sun Ra tunes, Unmask the Batman with guests, then Dreaming.