Alison Bechdel has a new graphic novel coming out, and the Times has details.

Jami Attenberg’s forthcoming novel Saint Mazie has a cover, and you can see it at Vulture.

Mairead Case has new fiction at Everyday Genius.

A look at Michael Chabon’s postpunk days.

Lincoln Michel on the discussion over “the future of books.”

Ezra Glinter on the life and work of Leonard Cohen, who turns 80 this weekend.

Danielle Dutton was interviewed in Kirkus Reviews about Dorothy, a publishing project.

The Gawker Review of Books has debuted.

Sofia Samatar addresses the debate over diversity in science fiction.

Shannon and the Clams and TacocaT interviewed each other.

Talking with Tom Finkelpearl, new head of New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs.

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