Rob Hart interviewed Joshua Mohr about his new novel All This Life.

Alexander Chee wrote a followup to his recent The New Republic cover story.

The Center for Fiction has announced the longlist for their First Novel Prize.

The Washington Post has a powerful new essay from Kait Heacock.

At The Offing: an excerpt from Naomi Jackson’s The Star Side of Bird Hill.

Zadie Smith is co-writing a science fiction film for director Claire Denis.

Grace Jones has announced that her memoir is forthcoming.

Ryan Canavan reports on a Melvins show in Syracuse.

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