Alexander Chee on literary perceptions of historical fiction. Chee was also interviewed on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night.

At Electric Literature, Nayomi Munaweera wrote about two very different author photos.

Simon Reynolds reviewed a massive new shoegaze compilation.

Autre has fiction from Robert Lopez.

Some February book recommendations from Charlie Jane Anders.

Margaret Eby explores the making of chili dogs.

Delving into the history of Kossar’s Bialys.

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