Reading

This NPR article explores how musicians Sufjan Stevens, Kendrick Lamar, and Laura Marling use their music to confront solitude. via NPR.

John McPhee profiles Bill Bradley during his college basketball career in this piece published in January 1965.

This 2015 article from The New York Review of Books examines the work of non-fiction author Joseph Mitchell, and the blurred lines between fact and fiction in his stories about New York City. via longform.org

James Clear's article explores why your initial choices, particularly in relationships or careers, might not be the best ones and offers five lessons on learning from being wrong. via TheNextWeb

This recipe claims to teach you how to make an easy beef brisket with only three ingredients. via Simply Recipes

This recipe from *Bon Appétit* will help you make a large batch of steel-cut oatmeal to enjoy throughout the week. via Bon Appétit

To combat negative self-talk, drown it out with positive affirmations of your accomplishments. via Seth's Blog

Jersey City Eats is a blog about eating in Jersey City, sharing experiences at local restaurants, new spots, and foodie events.

via Jersey City Eats

A review of "Everything is Obvious" by Duncan Watts, exploring how common sense often fails to explain social behaviors and advocates for data-driven strategies over intuition.