the arts

1. Flanner O'Connor on banning books in schools - This is a very reasonable take on the issue. Students should read the classics so that they know how to read more modern literature.

2. An interview with Bear McCreary as he scores The Cape - a bad show with a great soundtrack.

3. How to play the opening chord from "A Hard Day's Night."

4. An interesting and clever idea for some books that were never written: Lois Lane, Girl Reporter.