Francine Prose on Frankenstein, at New Republic.

Michael Schaub interviewed Drew Nellins Smith about his new book.

Some thoughts on the pilot adapting Meg Wolitzer’s great novel The Interestings.

At The Talkhouse, Marissa Nadler on Mitski’s new album.

Sarah McCarry on Stephanie Danler’s Sweetbitter.

At Dusted, a review of David Grubb’s Prismrose.

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