Margaret Eby on a new biography of Harry Crews.

Checking in with Alice Bag, whose first solo album is due out later this summer.

Yahdon Israel on the importance of physical media.

Carl Wilson on Paul Simon’s new album and Simon’s songwriting legacy.

At n + 1: new fiction from Jen George.

Here are some beach read recommendations from NYC booksellers.

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