Michelle Dean pays tribute to Mavis Gallant, who died this week at the age of 91.

Stephen Malkmus provided advice for readers of Rookie.

Snowden Wright on fictional versions of Gordon Lish.

Atticus Review has an interview with Nina McConignley.

Sid Caesar’s classical music comedy.

At Dusted, Jennifer Kelly looks at Burn Your Fire for No Witness, the new album from Angel Olsen.

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