At Vulture, thoughts on Zadie Smith’s new essay collection.

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation continues to do important work.

At BOMB, Diane Cook interviewed Karolina Waclawiak.

The nominees for the World Fantasy Awards have been announced.

Emily Temple looked at the past and future of writing in cafes for Literary Hub.

MEL delved into David Moloney’s new book Barker House.

The Creative Independent talked songwriting with Phoebe Bridgers and Matt Berninger.

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