Elizabeth Hand wrote about the fiction of Leena Krohn.

Catapult has new nonfiction from Mensah Demary.

Politicians and hybrid animals feature prominently in this story from Lincoln Michel.

Helen Rosner has a new essay up at The Awl.

Megan Stielstra on the current state of Chicago.

Roarke Menzies was interviewed at The Rumpus.

Some recommended books if you’re seeking to buy a post-holiday gift for yourself.

Impose on the highlights of 2015 in pop music.

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