The New York Times is discussing the novel Desperate Characters with its author, Paula Fox. (Which is as good a time as any to suggest that you read Desperate Characters if you haven’t already.)

Brandon Stosuy on the latest album from Converge.

Rosie Schaap on female bartenders.

Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez made an appearance on The Bat Segundo Show.

News on the progress of the film adaptation of Just Kids.

Maria Sherman on hanging out in western Massachusetts with the band Psychic Blood.

The Millions has a good introduction to Mo Yan’s books.

Kendell Meade of Mascott has provided a guide to New York City.

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