At Burnt Roti, a powerful new essay by Nikesh Shukla.

The Millions previewed nonfiction books due out in the second half of the year.

Rachel Briggs explores the history of music in Memphis.

Kristen Radtke illustrated five women whose work features an exceptional sense of place.

Judy Berman on Death by Audio and the cyclical nature of NYC venues.

Here’s Largehearted Boy’s favorite fiction of the year so far.

At Dead End Follies: a review of Juliet Escoria’s Witch Hunt.

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