J. David Osborne talked with Jarret Middleton about (among other topics) his novel Darkansas.

Stereogum talked with Rainer Maria about their new album.

At Largehearted Boy, Fiona Helmsley created a playlist for her essay collection Girls Get Old.

Exploring the life and art of Dixie Willson at Lapham’s Quarterly.

Talking all things musical and literary with Jeff Jackson.

At Tor.com, a look at five overlooked classics of science fiction and fantasy.

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