Maris Kreizman interviewed Emma Donoghue.

Laia Jufresa put together an Umami-inspired playlist for Largehearted Boy.

Gabino Iglesias on making your peace with your literary exes.

Hazlitt talked with Nicholson Baker about his book Substitute.

Catch a glimpse of the New York Public Library’s book train.

At Pitchfork, thoughts on Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam’s new album.

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