The Ringer talked with David Berman about his life and his new album.

Warren Ellis shared his thoughts on Max Porter’s novel Lanny.

The Guardian reviewed Jay Bernard’s book Surge.

Ed Brubaker and Megan Abbott talked crime fiction at Paste.

Gabino Iglesias reviewed Bryan Smith’s novel Kill For Satan!

A new album is on the way from Jenny Hval.

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