When Bobby Bradley, Jr.’s grandfather founded Memphis's Cozy Corner, a barbecue bologna sandwich was on the menu. “I don’t know what my granddad’s motivation was for putting it on the menu,” says Bradley. “However, if you taste it, you will understand why it’s on there.”

Nikyatu Jusu's (@NotNikyatu) spellbinding debut feature NANNY (2022) enters the collection week! criterion.com/films/33916-na… This tour de force distills complex ideas about motherhood, inequality, and cultural dislocation into a work of dreamlike dread.

Explore the unknown with these stories about underwater research gone wrong, monsters that hang out where the sun never shines, and haunted lakes where there's no swimming allowed. → 10 Terrifying Stories To Thrill Aquatic Horror Fans on.nypl.org/3uapnH1

Was I very productive this week? No. But was I able to rest and relax? Also no. But was I gentle with myself about all of this? No

Of all the things I experienced this year, nothing surpasses sharing the story behind THE KNEELING MAN at NatCivilRightsMuseum in my hometown of Memphis, at the site of the Lorraine Motel. This is living history, ever relevant and ever-present 🙏🏽

Hollywood writers have some notes after Mattel revealed its Barbie Women in Film toy line for the annual “Career of the Year” collection thr.cm/f7Iwxqs

If tonight's tweets abt not giving up in your 20s/30s don't apply, then let them fly. No one is saying you're washed up @ 30. Those tweets are for those who think it's over for them if they haven't _____ by their 20s/30s. I was 49 when Church Ladies came out. Hold on. Keep going.

Today, in an old box, I found my first submission letter sent when I was 16. I wrote Ellen Datlow , editor at Omni magazine. It didn’t work out then but she did edit The Ballad of Black Tom years later. I love the earnestness of my 16 yr. old self. Took time, but he made it.

Honored to be on the Bram Stoker finalists ballot. Congratulations to all the finalists, in all categories.

OMG! The American Daughters got a rave review from The New York Times! I'm so happy to see this!

watching a crime show with mostly excellent paperwork, but just saw a still with a big ole Rolodex open to two glaringly blank cards. 😭

yes. all love everything to @jerichobrown!

“always look back for your last close-up” grace jones exiting the philip treacy boutique in london

Not if the website hasn't updated their security certificate and your computer blocks it. Have been trying to pay my #MLGW bill online for several days and the site is blocked.

“Anytime a man hurts a woman, that ain’t love. That’s obsession” SPEAK THAT SHIT LOUDER FOR THE ONES IN THE BACK!!!