Paul Pope talks at length about his new graphic novel Battling Boy, and discusses what’s next for him.

We will read an essay titled “Joan Didion and the Postwar Deluge.”

Sven Birkits: interviewed over at Tin House.

Jhumpa Lahiri discussed politics and her new novel with John Burnham.

If you’re a fan of the historically rich comics of Dylan Meconis, this interview with her may be of interest.

Book organization advice from Georges Perec.

Alan Sepinwall bids farewell to Detective Munch.

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