Thoughts on Lynn Steger Strong’s new novel Hold Still at The Millions.

BOMB has two new stories from Kate Zambreno.

New and harrowing writing from Rebecca Solnit at The Guardian.

Joyce Maynard wrote about what she learned from James Patterson’s online course.

Here’s new nonfiction from Kevin Nguyen.

Talking pizza with Katie Alice Greer from Priests.

Full Stop checked in with Tony Tulathimutte.

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