At The Atlantic, Stephanie Hayes wrote about writing genderless characters.

The time N.K. Jemisin, Nnedi Okorafor, and Ibi Zobo discussed literature at the Brooklyn Museum.

The Rumpus interviewed the great Terese Svoboda.

Talking whisky with Anthony Bourdain.

At The Fader: new music from surreal Seattle punk band VATS.

A Ken Liu short story is set to be adapted for film.

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