“I’ve also become really interested in thinking about the post-anthropocene, about what might be coming after humans, or how we might be changing.” Checking in with Brian Evenson.

NPR has a new essay by Mat Johnson.

A new column, From the Magpie, has debuted at Catapult.

Dennis Cooper talked about his favorite books from the year so far.

At the Boston Globe, Ezra Glinter delved into history and literature.

Gabino Iglesias on the new book by Seb Doubinsky.

At Vox, some summer reading recommendations.

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