“Matthei offers a sharp critique of the intrinsic ludicrousness of advertising culture and a hilarious deconstruction of haute New York society, exposing the emptiness behind a flashy lifestyle.” Gabino Iglesias wrote about Peter Mattei’s The Great Whatsis for The Rumpus.

Matt Bell and Alissa Nutting have written two of the year’s most talked-about books, and sat down for a conversation for Bookslut.

Publishing Genius is running a Kickstarter campaign.

There’s a new video game that allows you to experience the life of a novelist.

Saïd Sayrafiezadeh talked with Full Stop.

This exhibit of Tyrus Wong’s work in San Francisco sounds excellent.

Pitchfork looks at the latest album from Mark Kozelek.

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