Marlon James has a new essay making the case for Minnesota summers.

“For a long time I have aspired to be not a guest, but nobody.” New nonfiction by Evelyn Hampton at Real Pants.

Rosie Schaap explored southwestern England for the New York Times Magazine.

Paul La Farge was interviewed about his literary influences.

Jason Diamond has a new essay in Bon Appetit on Chicago hot dogs.

Gabino Iglesias reviewed Fernando Sdrigotti’s Dysfunctional Males at PANK.

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