3:AM reviewed Olivia Laing’s new novel Crudo.

Crime writers shared their favorite true crime books at Vulture.

In a new essay, Luc Sante revisited mid-century cartoons.

At the New York Times, seven musicians discussed the continuing influence of Nico.

Hyperallergic has published new poetry by Daniel Owen.

Jim Ruland wrote about his discovery of crime fiction for CrimeReads.

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