At Stereogum, thoughts on the new album from Spiritualized.

Lauren Elkin delved into the writings of Virginie Despentes.

Hazlitt talked Lake Success with Gary Shteyngart.

Words Without Borders published an appreciation for John Ashbery.

Literary Hub previewed notable books for September.

At The Ringer, Lindsay Zoladz wrote about new music from Mitski, Snail Mail, and Camp Cope.

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