The New York Times wrote about Emma Straub’s sunday routine.

The great soccer magazine Howler talked with Juan Villoro about his book God is Round.

Wigleaf has announced this year’s best (very) short stories.

Nikesh Shukla has new writing inspired by “Purple Rain.”

BuzzFeed has some summer reading recommendations.

Michael Tedder checked in with Car Seat Headrest.

Mikal Gilmore on the history of The Ramones.

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