More news has emerged about Alex Garland’s adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation.

James Yeh reported on Laurie Anderson’s concert for dogs.

Sarah McCarry wrote about the highlights of her 2015 in reading.

Gabino Iglesias on the notable crime fiction he read last year.

David Bowie’s Blackstar was reviewed at Pitchfork and Vulture.

Talking with Bill Lessard about the new reading series he’s organizing.

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