At the StarTribune, Michael Schaub reviewed Hanif Abdurraqib’s new book.

If you’re looking to support trans rights organizations working in Arkansas, there’s a good list here.

The DUBLIN Literary Award shortlist has been announced.

Ezra Klein interviewed Ted Chiang at the New York Times.

There’s a fundraising campaign afoot for a new collection of Marvin Cohen’s short stories.

Namwali Serpell discussed the internet at the New York Review of Books.

At InsideHook, Zachary Lipez explored the world of men’s support groups.

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