Caroline Leavitt interviewed Jami Attenberg.

André Alexis wrote about the animals that inspired his new novel Fifteen Dogs.

Chris Gethard wrote about soda for Grub Street.

Mac McCaughan discussed his favorite music from different moments of his life.

Victoria Ruiz from Downtown Boys wrote about the new album from Shamir.

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Gabino Iglesias reviewed Ryan W. Bradley’s Winterswim.

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