• Hemingway sent this postcard to Gertrude Stein from Spain in 1924.
• A new version of “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” has removed all references to Santa’s pipe.
• Just when you think you are too jaded to enjoy any more book arts and crafts … this.
• Happy Saint Crispin’s Day.
• Jonathan Franzen’s essay “House for Sale” has been adapted into a play and opened off-Broadway this week.
• Marilyn Monroe’s bookshelf.