The Millions talked with Laila Lalami about her new book.

At the Los Angeles Review of Books, thoughts on Leo Tolstoy’s stories for children.

Dusted reviewed the new EP from Alkibar Junior.

Natalie Eilbert has new poetry at The Rumpus.

The New Yorker explored the deeply prescient writings of Mike Davis.

Chelsea Davis explored the uncanny side of island paradises (and Animal Crossing).

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