BuzzFeed has a powerful new essay from Charlie Jane Anders.

Here’s the smallest atlas you’re ever likely to see.

Lucas Mann wrote about the state of the memoir for Literary Hub.

At The Paris Review: the art of Barbara Takenaga.

Pitchfork reviewed Eric Bachmann’s new solo album.

At Dusted: thoughts on a retrospective collection of music from William Hooker.

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